On Payment

On Payment

A Note About Payment was first sent in May 2020 to my newsletter recipients. I’ve since expanded it to this post that explains my philosophy on payment and how to pay me. Since April 2020 I’ve received many questions about payment, concerns about my...
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...
Why We Do Restorative Yoga

Why We Do Restorative Yoga

This post originally appeared on the Yoga Service Council blog in April 2018. “Why do we do Restorative Yoga?” Recently a student asked me this question at the beginning of a class. They added, “I mean, it feels good, but what good is it?” Restorative Yoga is unlike...
Shine One Corner

Shine One Corner

I am struck at the instruction to live as a light to others that occurs across so many traditions of spirituality. It is such a powerful command and one I come back to again and again. I was especially reminded of it this past Sunday, listening to the readings at...
We the Indivisible

We the Indivisible

“The only constant i am sure of is this accelerating rate of change.” Peter Gabriel, Downside Up Just when we get our metaphorical ducks in a row, the universe winds up and sends change our way. Sometimes for good, sometimes we just have a little wobble...