Discovering Traditional Yoga

My first visit to India was in the winter of 2002. It had been a dream of mine to go there since 1997 and I finally made it happen. (I finally had the courage to make it happen). I went by myself, much to my mother’s chagrin, and had an amazing experience that whet my...

The Problem With The Fix-It Mindset

Self-judgment comes from a focus of lack. This lack is about wanting to be something you’re not or don’t have. From this attitude of lack, inevitable thoughts go to ‘not enough.’ And then you find yourself in a spiral of misery. For many of us, our minds combat this...

Your Life, Your Choice

I’ve been repacking my bags for my move to South Korea to reduce weight. It’s provided me the opportunity to practice discernment (viveka) and letting go (vairagya).  My Yoga practice has strengthened my ability to be able to watch my reactions, question them, and...

True Freedom

The Fourth of July celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Freedom and independence are strong values in the United States. This day represents the start of a country working on developing its own values independent from Britain. Freedom of choice...

Ask For Help

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...

Undisturbed Calmness of Mind

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...