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Why do we feel the need to keep ‘doing’?  Why do we struggle to rest, to be still, and to be quiet? What causes us  to feel we need more and more…even though we might already have everything we need? From the point of view of a Traditional Yoga text, Patanjali Yoga...

Many women have grown up with the message to be “nice.” This usually entails making sure not to hurt anyone, to care for anyone who is struggling, and to put others in front of your needs. Yes, it’s important to be kind and caring. But the message of “nice” is usually...

Serenity is a “state of being peaceful, calm and untroubled” as defined in Dictionary.com. Ahhhh…I just had an image of a sunset over the ocean with the soothing sound of waves lapping on the shore. What is your image of serenity?. Can you imagine that state of...

“Does your course include tools and techniques?” “What’s a Yoga pose for immunity?” “What is a breathing practice to calm my mind?” “I’ve tried breathing and my mind is still not calm.” These are just examples of the common questions and comments I’ve received that...

As human beings, we are creatures of comfort. Routine and familiarity help us to feel more safe and secure, calming our nervous system. But if we just stay in our comfort zone, it’s hard to learn and grow. What makes life amazing is stretching our comfort zones to see...

Look at your bookshelf. How many of those books have you read all the way through? Which ones made your heart and mind sing when you read them because they ‘spoke’ to you? How many of them do you actually remember the details of? Which ones have you taken concepts...

More, more, more! The more the better! What causes us to desire and want more? One thing is fear of uncertainty. Whether uncertain if your plans are going to work out, if a loved one will be okay, or what will happen during challenging times, it can be hard to find...

One of the great myths of life is what we’ve been told is ‘Truth.’ What I mean by this is that all of us are born into this world, into a family and social context. Each of us is taught how to be in this world according to the people and social environment that are in...

Anger is a powerful emotion. Many times it is the initial reaction to cover deeper emotions like hurt, betrayal, jealousy, envy, shame, guilt, etc. When left unchecked, anger easily leads to destructive behaviors. When explored, it can lead to constructive and...

Yoga is commonly translated as “union” in modern times. Did you know that there are actually 70 definitions of Yoga, not just one? In fact, in the text that most Yoga Teachers are introduced to in their teacher training, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Yoga means dissolving...