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The Beauty of Winter Walks and Wildlife

The air during a winter walk is wonderfully peaceful and cool. It’s great for finding calm and connection with The soft light enhances the tranquility. There’s a quiet energy in the natural world as though it’s preparing for rest. SpendingContinue reading

The Power of a Midday Mini Meditation

We all know that feeling — it’s mid-afternoon, your energy is dipping, and your focus starts to fade. Maybe you reach for another cup of tea or something sweet to keep you going. But there’s another way to restore yourContinue reading

Leaping into Hanumanasana — The Splits Pose

This term, our yoga focus is Hanumanasana, also known as the Monkey God Pose or Full Splits Pose. We are leaping into Hanumanasana – whatever our level of leap! It’s a powerful and inspiring asana. It embodies both devotion andContinue reading

Invitation to Participate in my Yoga and Healthspan Study

Over the coming year I’m embarking of a new project to see how yoga affects our healthspan. I’m calling it my Yoga and Healthspan Study. Healthspan is the length of time in one’s life during which an individual is inContinue reading

Mindful Walking & Forest Bathing: Finding Peace Among the Trees

“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” – Henry David Thoreau In our busy lives, it’s easy to overlook the simple act of walking. Mindful walking & Forest bathing do wonders for our well being. Simply puttingContinue reading

The Benefits of Chanting the Gayatri Mantra

In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of chanting the Giyatri mantra. At the end, you can download a PDF of the words and translation. The Gayatri mantra is one of the oldest and most revered mantras of the yogaContinue reading

Two Days to Go!

✨ Just two days to go until we begin our new yoga journey: The Myths and Legends of the Asanas! ✨ I’m so excited to bring this series to life, because it’s about so much more than moving through postures.Continue reading

Why Myths & Legends Matter in Yoga

I have been preparing for our new September yoga series. It’s called The Myths and Legends of the Asanas. I have been reflecting on my reading and studying. I’m reminded just how rich yoga’s tradition really is. Myths & legendsContinue reading

The Story of Virabhadra

Have you ever wondered why some yoga poses are named after warriors, sages, and even animals? Yoga is rich with stories that carry timeless lessons. When we practice the poses, we’re not just moving the body. We’re stepping into thoseContinue reading

9 Qualities of a Modern-Day Warrior

The ancient yoga poses known as the Warriors (Virabhadrasana I, II and III) have a significant origin. They are named after a mythical warrior. This warrior possessed great strength, focus, and determination. Yet these shapes are not about fighting battlesContinue reading