As we approach the solstice—a quiet turning of the light—I find myself returning again and again to the phrase return to yourself. This has been a year of real change for me, one that has gently (and sometimes not so gently) asked me to...
Yesterday, I took a spontaneous trip to Columbia—my first non-medical visit since I moved. This year has been sh*t, physically and emotionally. When a moment of respite opened, allowing a trip home on the Full Moon, I was ecstatic. Last night, as I waited...
My word for the month is “nourish,” which represents my personal focus: nourishing self-care. I often watch the sweet gum tree outside my window, observing her transformation through the seasons. I imagine her roots extending deep into the earth, nourishing her growth even when...
Journey Through Winter’s Darkness The darkest week of the year is upon us; winter settles around us in a dark stillness. The earth is resting and growing ever so quiet. As the earth’s elements begin to decompose, we have the opportunity to rest and...
Hello Friends, The last few days have been vibrant, with nature inviting me outside to her grounded truth. Meanwhile, in my internal world, anxiety, tension, and stress have increased as election day approaches. My personal angst and the request of several students prompted me...
This past winter, I worked on a project with Missouri State University called the Mindful Schools Project. Over several months, I created 5-20 minute videos to be used in the classroom with 4th-8th grade students. In reviewing this 5-minute video today, I thought it...
Our Chair Yoga Series is a mindful and inclusive journey designed for everyone, regardless of experience level. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi, a curious beginner, or simply looking to stretch out the kinks from a long day at the desk, this nurturing, vibrant practice...
Restorative Yoga is a foundation of my practice and, in my experience, one of the most powerful of all yoga practices. It uses props—bolsters, cushions, blankets, or chairs—to hold our bodies in postures while we breathe, allowing long-held tension to melt away. Traditionally, Restorative...
This weekend, I accidentally opened a door to the past. While updating my phone, I discovered 15 years of audio recordings, beginning with a practice class made for my 200-hour YTT (so young, so green and fresh)! By contrast, the final recordings were Yoga...
Pigeon Pose, kapotasana, is a powerful back-bending posture that moves energy through the hips and pelvis while opening the heart, throat, and upper body. This squatting backend requires preparation by warming both the hips and upper body, which is why it is typically practiced...
Freestyle meditation allows us to use all sensations that flow in and around us as a tool for our practice. Find a comfortable seat, indoors or outdoors, and recenter with this open-awareness practice. 9-Minute Free-Style Meditation
I LOVE grounded practice, which allows me to trust the earth to hold me, melt tension from my body, and soften into the here and now. I use many props and tricks I use in my personal practice, but there isn’t always time to...
