So you say your want a revolution, well you know… To get free, you have to let go. Each night during my initial yoga teacher training we practiced the same chant: “Make me and instrument for Thy Will, Not mine but Thine be done Free me from anger, jealousy and fear, fill my heart with joy and compassion” Each night I cringed as …
Stopping The Mental Spiral And Broken Record
That dreaded feeling recently came back. **This is a super personal story, but I am sharing it with you, because I often get comments and questions from students and readers who are struggling with a tendency to get caught in a downward spiral when triggered by uncomfortable feelings.. After the story I share my path back to peace of mind.** In our practice of yoga …
Wisdom From RENT aka Baggage Reframe
“I’m looking for baggage that goes with mine.” ~ Mimi Marquez The rock musical RENT was the first piece of art that influenced my life in a major way. I was obsessed with the show as a teenager. Through the years my love of the show has remained and my perception of the wisdom in Jonathan Larson’s lyrics has morphed and …
Do You Believe Signs?
I’ve been on the fence about signs. I’ve heard many teachers talk about the perfect book falling off the shelf at the perfect time, cardinals appearing out of season as an answer to a deep question, and receiving a dollar as change only to notice later that a relevant message had been written on the bill. I’ve been interested in the stories, but have …
Full Disclosure: I don’t always like my body.
My first boyfriend was obsessed with my flat stomach. It was the mid 90’s, I dreamed of going to Warped Tour (which was brand new back then) and Gwen Stefani was my fashion idol. As such my wardrobe was largely made up of carpenter pants and baggy ripped jeans paired with tiny baby doll tees or tanks. Always midriff bearing. I hadn’t really thought …
Are You Taking The Best Route?
Misadventures on the road, in relationships, and in life. It turns out that Google Maps doesn’t work very well in Charlotte, NC. My first time driving in the city I was traveling with my photographer friend. I’d been asked to teach at a women’s self growth and empowerment event and my friend had been asked to document it. We had no idea how …
Have You Heard?
This may be the most important thing you hear today. When was the last time you were silent without filling the void by scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or an online news site? When was the last time you were silent without watching TV, reading a book, or listening to music or a podcast? When was the last time you were …
The Struggle Is Real
Staying present is hard. It’s easy to drift out of our bodies and into our heads, and our minds tend to wander back and forth between the past and the future. Meditation helps. But, what about those times when it feels like meditation is impossible because our minds are whirling and we can’t stop thinking? Meditation isn’t about stopping our thoughts. …
Today Is A Big Day!
It’s time. It took me a while to learn to go with the flow of life and get out of the way. I still often struggle with wanting a plan, a formula or a method – but when I get one I often struggle with wanting to rebel against it. I’ve found that I need a balance of dedicated practice, well planed …