Friday, Jan 20, 2023 - Today we think about the idea of having a "Beginner's Mind."

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 - Sometimes all kinds of thoughts can get in the mind, and it's good to take control of that. You can think of the idea of having a "bouncer of the mind." Someone is has hanging out at the entrance of the mind, deciding what thoughts come in and what thoughts stay out.

Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023 - Today I share a Rumi poem called "Silk Worm."

We consider self-care in today's practice.

The word "routine" is a French word that means path. I love the idea that by having a routine we are creating a path for our lives. Completely changes the feeling of routine as something you have to do, but instead, something you have decided to do for you life path.

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023 - We'll consider this sutra today for the Sutras of Patanjali - "Suffering that has yet to manifest should be avoided."

Monday, Jan 9, 2023 - Today we consider of the idea of have a "Rule of Life," which is creating your own operating manual for how you do your life...and you get to write and re-write it.

Friday, Jan 6, 2022 - Today we follow our breath and see where it takes us...maybe to a beach in South Carolina. :-)

Thursday, Jan 5, 2023 - I was reminded today of the value of just showing up. Often times life is this slow and steady movement forward. Every once in a while there is something major, but the majority of time it's just showing up that makes the difference.

Wednesday, Jan 4, 2023 - One thing about practicing yoga most days, is you recognize that everyday you are a little bit different...some days you are A LOT different. Today we awaken to how we are today, and go from there.

Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023 - Today we work on make space in ourselves to allow for our best self to come to the surface. It's easy to hold onto old stuff, like an old tent that used to be great to now you've moved forward. We can collect "old tents" on our bodies as well.

Monday, Jan 2, 2023 - Let's start the New Year appreciating that we got ourselves to the New Year!

Thursday, Dec 29, 2022 - I found out a couple days a go that a friend of mine had decided to take his own life, instead of continuing to suffer Parkinson's. Of course, it made me think of many things, but mainly to appreciate those people who you love and have had an impact on your life. Today ...

Tuesday, Dec 27, 2022 - We can find ourselves viewing things the same way, and doing things the same way, and wonderful why others do things differently. In today's class we'll open up to the idea that there other ways of seeing and doing things.

Monday, Dec 26, 2022 - I've read in a few places, I don't remember where, that bored is one of the things you really to experience. It leads to you coming up with things that aren't boring. It's a way to excite you...I love that idea. That, we'll do a "boring" class focusing on the senses.

Wednesday, Dec 22, 2022 - I'm all about celebrating the victories, and having a yoga practice is definitely a victory. Doing something that is positive, uplighting, feels good in the body, mind and heart. Right on. Way to go!

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 - The space at the top and bottom of the breath can be thought of as a second entrance into the quiet of the mind. Let's walk through the door.

Monday, Dec 19, 2022 - We went and watched the World Cup Final yesterday - so fun! One of the great things about it was being with all the people from different parts of the world, coming together to watch a game. It makes me think there is lots of good in the world...we just might not see it. S...

Friday, Dec 16, 2022 - Let's open up to the groove the Universe today (hint: bring your dancing shoes!).

Thursday, Dec 15, 2022 - We think about the idea that time marches on, and how if you make a change now, you can be in a whole different place in your body, mind, heart and life in a year.

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022 - It's cool to learn then by opening up your body in different ways, you are able to open up your life in different ways. Today, we focus on opening our hips, to open us up to change and our emotional self.

During today's practice we'll send "Loving Kindness" to whoever we think will benefit, including ourselves.

Monday, Dec 12, 2022 - Today in class we recognize that we can have lots of things, and our our option is to love just one.

Friday, Dec 9, 2022 - We talk about the "Gratitude Hall" that my UVM students created, and practice some gratitudes ourselves.