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When Spring appears, I let it
“When it rains, I let it.” ~113 year old man in response to a question on the secret of his longevity Do you notice when the seasons change? For me, I mark this time of year with the first appearance … Continue reading
Finding comfort in meditation
While I was attending some veterinary conferences this year, I shared a hotel room. On both occasions, I was with people that I’d known for many years. It was a luxury to spend time together, since we don’t get to … Continue reading
Going with the flow
Can you think on your feet? What would you do if “the game changed” on you?
I did my yoga
When is something considered to be a habit? I think yoga has become that for me because it has permeated my life, thoughts and actions. I can tell that I approach things a bit differently than I have in the … Continue reading
Don’t forget to breathe
“Don’t forget to breathe.” ~from the movie “The Forbidden Kingdom“ How many times have you caught yourself holding your breath when you’re faced with a challenge?
I taught my first yoga class
Do you remember how it felt to ride a bike for the first time? The training wheels. The wobbliness as you tried to travel in a straight line. Falling over and getting a bruise from the handlebars. It was all … Continue reading
That dull ache in my back
I feel like a voodoo doll and someone has stuck pins into my low back. Having chronic low grade cramps, due to PMS. Happens for 2 weeks out of every month and it tires me out. It’s been like this … Continue reading
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Final Class for Yoga School
Yoga shala started earlier than usual and Dianne was determined that we stay on schedule. We needed to take a group photo, write a test, practice yoga, do some kirtan chanting and share in a final feast. Seemed like an … Continue reading
Compassionate Cuisine workshop with Renee
Food, glorious food! I love to eat. I love to cook. I love to talk about eating and cooking too. It seemed that there were lots of people just as excited to do the same because the studio was packed … Continue reading
A Quiz at Yoga School
It was time to test our knowledge again. Dianne gave us a short half hour quiz to see how much we’d retained since returning to yoga school after the holidays. She tried to keep it casual. The questions covered material … Continue reading