Yoga as a Path
I’ve been thinking about this quote lately by Rumi: “It’s your road, and yours alone, others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.” Yoga is a place to practice this concept of walking our own road, and also walking it with along with others.
Embracing change
As we dive into the autumn season, I’ve been reflecting how the concept of change is a big part of my yoga practice.
I was feeling under the weather last week, before that I was out of town, and before that I was extremely busy with work. None of this is very spectacular or unusual for someone’s life, but it meant that my yoga practice was not as intense as I like it to be. (Photo by eberhard 🖐 grossgasteiger on Unsplash)
What I wish I’d known before my first yoga class
After my first yoga class, I went to my car and cried. These weren’t tears of happiness or an emotional release. These were tears of embarrassment. I remember this day well, and I think of it when someone new comes to my classes. I never assume to know anyone’s story. I greet everyone with open mind and heart. There are a few things I wish I had known before I walked into my first studio. Whether you are returning to the practice after a break, or thinking about attending a yoga class for the first time, here are 5 of my helpful tips: (Photo by Ian Stauffer on Unsplash)
3 steps to bring the practice of yoga into your cooking
What does it mean to bring intention into your cooking this holiday? I see life as a form of creativity, an energy, and a state of flow. Whether I’m doing yoga or holding acupressure points—I’m tapping into this power of connection between myself and the spirit of life. One place, I love to express myself is through my food and cooking. (Image by Markus Markus Spiske on Unsplash)