Part of my yoga journey is a whole 'lotta learnin' - and then learning some more. This summer, I finally really discovered duhn duhn duhn PODCASTS Prior to this summer, I've listened to a single episode every now and again, but with grad school, coaching, teaching, and managing life in general, I've found an interesting … Continue reading A little learning
Yoga Notions
Just do the work
If you want to make a difference If you want to feel different If you want to be the best If you want to get better If you want to grow If you want Do the work. What does the work look like? Depends on the person and the want. Practice yoga Practice cooking Practice … Continue reading Just do the work
Superiority
I already know that some people will take this the wrong way. Reading back over this, there are times in my life when I would have taken it the wrong way. There are probably times yesterday when I would have taken this the wrong way. There are times tomorrow, next week, next month, and next … Continue reading Superiority
From the micro of the mat…
We can find lessons everywhere. Lately, I've been finding the most difficult lessons easily translate from the microcosm of the yoga mat to the macrocosm of life. Teaching yoga classes brings a whole new perspective to the practice on my mat and the practice of living life. A pose is offered as a journey. There are … Continue reading From the micro of the mat…
Judge
I have a difficult time with power trippers. Since I spend a lot of time in the yoga world right now, it manifests most for me here. When I say I spend a lot of time, I take a yoga class a day, either at home on YogaGlo or in a studio. I have completed … Continue reading Judge
Words of a Sage: Sir Ken Robinson
Confession: I love Sir Ken Robinson. When I'm feeling down, defeated, and lost for direction, I turn to Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk, Do schools kill creativity?, for inspiration. Each of his talks bring inspiration for me; however, this talk always speaks directly to me and my constant struggle with belonging, failure, and authenticity. The … Continue reading Words of a Sage: Sir Ken Robinson
A Poem
After Apple-Picking Robert Frost My long two-pointed ladder's sticking through a tree Toward heaven still, And there's a barrel that I didn't fill Beside it, and there may be two or three Apples I didn't pick upon some bough. But I am done with apple-picking now. Essence of winter sleep is on the night, The … Continue reading A Poem
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 8
Everyone, meet Liz. Liz, this is everyone. Today, I'm sharing my thankfulness for Liz. Liz is my yoga teacher. She is lovely... Brilliant... Bright... A delight. I'm thankful for her time, energy, and eternal desire to raise the vibration. Learn from Liz 200 HR RYTs; 300 HR RYTs; Retreats; Online Learning
8.20.17-8.21.17 Hawaii Day 28-29
The Road Not Taken Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the … Continue reading 8.20.17-8.21.17 Hawaii Day 28-29
8.17.17 Hawaii Day 25
“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.” B.K.S. Iyengar ...and to know the difference? Maybe. What need not be endured for you? Can you cure it? What cannot be cured? Can you endure it?
8.16.17 Hawaii Day 24
Lots going on today: moving, shaking, evolving. This song has been stuck in my head all day. Have you ever really read/listened to the words? Take a gander. Let me know what you think. Share. Think. Elevate. Connect. The Times They Are A-Changin' Bob Dylan Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that … Continue reading 8.16.17 Hawaii Day 24
8.15.17 Hawaii Day 23
Days like today are what life's all about. Spent the day with one of the most enlightened, bright, shining lights I've even known. So very thankful to know her. She gives so very much and today, I was brought to tears with the thought that I might, just might, have been able to (even in … Continue reading 8.15.17 Hawaii Day 23
8.12.17-8.14.17 Hawaii Day 20-22
Invictus Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pic from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeoning of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath … Continue reading 8.12.17-8.14.17 Hawaii Day 20-22
8.10.17 and 8.11.17 Hawaii Day 18 and 19
The past few days have been filled with rainbows, shared moons, yoga nidra, and lovely people. I'm so thankful for all the lovely lights I've met here. They are bright, vibrant, and contribute enormously to the tapestry of individuals on this journey. Each person has a unique perspective and I'm appreciating them all. Tomorrow brings … Continue reading 8.10.17 and 8.11.17 Hawaii Day 18 and 19
8.9.17 Hawaii Day 17
My dad would have been 63 today. Some years, his birthday goes by with light memories of fun birthdays past. Some years, I want to hide under the covers and cry all day. Today was one of those hide days, but yoga teacher training all day precluded me from participating in that. My dad's favorite … Continue reading 8.9.17 Hawaii Day 17
8.7.17 and 8.8.17 Hawaii Day 15 and 16
LAST NIGHT I SAW A VOLCANO! I saw this volcano under the full moon... With a Native Hawaiian gentleman chanting to Pele... With two of the most lovely humans on the face of the planet... IT WAS AMAZING! This morning's meditation, pranayama, and movement were delightful. Tomorrow marks the half way point of the course … Continue reading 8.7.17 and 8.8.17 Hawaii Day 15 and 16
8.5.17 and 8.6.17 Hawaii Day 13 and 14
**Note: Definitely thought I posted this two days ago... WRONGO! Sometimes you just need to wander... your mind, your body... Just let go. The Wanderlust Robert William Service The Wanderlust has lured me to the seven lonely seas, Has dumped me on the tailing-piles of dearth; The Wanderlust has haled me from the morris chairs … Continue reading 8.5.17 and 8.6.17 Hawaii Day 13 and 14
8.4.17 Hawaii Day 12
Today began with self-guided meditation by the ocean and an amazing inversion workshop. Being upside down with all that refreshing blood rushing to my brain always brings intense focus later in the day/evening (e.g., exciting ideas around classes, workshops, and retreats when I return home). After lunch came a long and focused discussion on developing … Continue reading 8.4.17 Hawaii Day 12
8.2.17 Hawaii Day 10
The sun shines not ON us, but IN us. John Muir What a lovely morning! Met some new friends (pictured: Mel), hot Kapha flow yoga, delightful meditation, and stimulating conversation. Idea from discussion today: The sun gives all its gifts to everyone equally. There is no discrimination or withholding. What we choose to do with … Continue reading 8.2.17 Hawaii Day 10
8.1.17 Hawaii Day 9
We are one with the wind. One with the clouds... one as the waves are at one with the sea! Alfred Noyes Finally the dolphin video loaded!!! They are tough to see. There were 10-15 and you can see the dark triangular fins grazing the water. AAAAHHHH!!
