The Gems of June

We are surrounded by gems in nature and gems in the people we encounter on a regular basis; AKA gems in the flesh! Taking the time to notice and appreciate these gifts is vital and takes practice. For example, although I am not a big fan of spiders, I find the...

Suffering is Optional

Free the mind, and free the suffering… Many of us found our way into yoga to create more ease in our lives. While it may not be a panacea, yoga does ease muscle tension, quiet the mind for a while, and address the suffering caused from...

Softening into Spring

Welcome spring!  With this season of awakening and new beginnings, let’s find ways of softening. One of my favorite offerings in class is to say, “where can you soften?”. There are many things that can harden us, harden...

Deep Listening

These winter days of high winds, frigid temperatures, and ice everywhere are conducive for getting cozy and quiet. Combine the weather with the spread of COVID (or the potential spread) and hunkering down has new meaning and creates the space for deep listening. Cathy...

Holiday Tangles

Holiday magic or a tangle of emotions? In contemplating why the holidays stir angst, it didn’t take long for me to identify a few big snarls in my holiday experience. Certainly, I am not alone in finding the tangles of  the holiday season. Without bringing the...