A morning reminder

I was reading out of a daily meditation book this morning, “Opening Doors Within,” and the last two sentences struck me: “Keep your mind alert and you can never grow old.  The fountain of youth is your consciousness; the joy of living is the...

The Process of Change

I have been talking about the process of change often as of late.  Usually when I find myself talking about a topic often, it is a sign that it’s something I need to remind myself of and there is a collective need for it.Change is inevitable. ...

Setting an intention for the new year

The new year is fast approaching and the time to set a New Year’s Resolution is here.  I propose something a little different, more in line with a yoga mindset of compassion…setting an intention.A resolution, at least the way it seems to be done, is...

Abundance versus Fear

The theme of abundance versus fear has been an area of focus this past year in my life through my study of the Yamas and Niyamas.  The Yama of Brahmacharya or Nonexcess speaks to this.  We live in a culture where most things are done in excess in order to...

The practice of yoga is available at any moment

As I am working on expanding services that Samya Yoga Healing offers, I’m reminded constantly how every moment is a learning and opportunity to move past limiting patterns, which is the heart of yoga.I would describe myself as having a tendency towards being an...

The Practice of Gratitude

It’s November again and, in the US, this month represents giving thanks and gratitude with the holiday of Thanksgiving Day at the end of the month. Gratitude, to me, represents a practice that goes beyond a day or a month in the year.  In our modern...