The body can teach us so much. This year of studying anatomy has reinforced that for me more than ever. The physiological process of inhaling and exhaling is actually very enlightening, not just from
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Little Moments Build a Joyful Journey
Vacations are like miniature versions of our life journey...there is a beginning, middle and an end...there are some big, wonderful moments along the way and many many small moments. The more PRESENT we
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Breathe in your So and out your Hum
It's been a couple of weeks since I have last written. I have been struggling with not only the time and focus but also the desire to write my thoughts. I write when I have something to say and I have had that less in
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Channel your Power of One
Last weekend I was reading the children's book One, by Kathryn Otoshi to my Son. The book tells the story of the color Blue...Blue is shy and the color Red begins to pick on Blue. Blue begins to feel...well blue. The
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Be Resolute on your mat and in your life
I find myself conflicted on the principle of New Years Resolutions. I believe that the journey of self exploration and growth is gradual and continual and when we resolve ourselves to something...it has to come from
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Let your worries be “Up in the Air”
The holiday season finds us all a bit on edge I imagine. I know it finds me that way. So last week, when I was asked my suggestions for staying calm during this time, I took a step back and embraced the frenzy in order
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Inhale to find your Inspiration
As I continue on my Anatomy journey there are so many amazing things about the physical body that inspire me. Last week, we learned about the bones and joints of the Axial body (including the Spine and Ribcage). We also
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Nourish yourself so you can Serve Others
I recently read an article written by Tim Cook, CEO of Apple. In this article Tim explains how he tries to hold himself to the words of Dr. Martin Luther King who said "Life's most persistent and urgent question is
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Find Gratitude for the chance to be a student and a teacher both on the mat and off
The inspiration for my classes last week unfolded gradually in 4 different ways. It all started as I was studying for my latest Anatomy quiz and my daughter observed excitedly that I was both a teacher AND a student. I
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Cherish the everyday miracles all around you
Over the last 10 years on my journey as a Yoga Teacher, I have continued to become more fascinated with what the body can do. I read and study bodies on my own but I always want to know more. So, for the first
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