Kirtan: Strong Breath & Energy

Kirtan: Strong Breath & Energy

Keep checking back on this page, it is slowly expanding into a resource for learning the chants we do together after Yoga in Chairs. What is Kirtan? Kirtan is a form of both meditation and devotional, Bhakti Yoga, practice. It is done through chanting mantra...
Always Whole; Pūrṇam Mantra

Always Whole; Pūrṇam Mantra

In yoga we are encouraged to reflect on the changing nature of life. We practice the Yamas, the restraints of proper conduct, Aparigraha, non-attachment, and Satya, truthfulness, by accepting that the things we love are going to change. We practice not clinging to...
Growing, Renewal

Growing, Renewal

This year I’ve screwed up my courage and sent proposals to two conferences (so far!) and BOTH have been accepted. I’m thrilled to share that in June I’ll be presenting at the Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) and in October I’ll be...
Starlings in Winter

Starlings in Winter

Chunky and noisy,but with stars in their black feathers,they spring from the telephone wireand instantly they are acrobatsin the freezing wind.And now, in the theater of air,they swing over buildings, dipping and rising;they float like one stippled starthat...
Integration Pause

Integration Pause

The blog has been pretty quiet since I returned from Mexico over a year ago. Despite the lack of posts, I have created a handful of videos this year with guided meditations and breath practices. If you haven’t signed up for my email list, you can right here and...