Thursday, Oct. 28, 2022 - Today we consider the transformational qualities of the 3rd chakra, and by making heat in the body you can accelerate this transformation.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 - This week we are thinking about the chakras, and yesterday I learned of a whole different way to think of the chakras. Historically, I've thought of the chakras in terms of working from the bottom up...starting with being grounded and working up to deeper learning and ...

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 - Today we work with the 2nd chakra, which is all about being open to going with the flow of life. This chakra relates to the hips, so we'll do a lot of hip stuff today...enjoy!

Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 - Today in our practice we will focus on the first chakra, which is all about feeling grounded and steady in the body, as well is considering how we are doing in lives with being grounded...mainly with money, housing, food, and transportation.

Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 - Something I really love about yoga philosophy is the idea that all the good is inside of you, you just need to look for it. Today we consider one of the sutras from the Radiance Sutras that says, "The essence of all teachings is right here, open your eyes."

Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 - At UVM this week I asked students to write positive affirmations on the sidewalks. It's really great and super positive to see. It's amazing how something so simple, like a message that says "You Got This," can make your whole day. In class today we focus on positive t...

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 - The practice of karma yoga is to take action that is "good" action, without regard for the fruits of the action. Today we think about that and work on it as a yoga practice.

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 - Something I've come to recognize, through yoga, is my body is telling me things...I'm just not sure what they are. Part of the yoga practice is listening, and then trying to figure it out. Enjoy!

Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 - Over the last 3 days I've been teaching the UVM Teaching Training. After doing something like that, it's great to get back to being grounded, and the breath really helps with that. We'll enjoy the breath today. :-)

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 - Today we find the space between the inhale and the exhale, and the exhale and the inhale.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 - One of my favorite teachings from sacred texts is this one, "Teachings on Bhakti (love) should be reflected on, practices that awaken it should be undertaken." We will do practices that awaken it today. :-)

Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 - Today the Dalai Lama reminded me that people are kind to you, you appreciate it. So, being kind to others will also be appreciated. :-)

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 - Tapas in yoga can mean courage, heat, or self-discipline...among other things. One thing I recognize is that actually having other people involved with all that sure makes it a heck of a lot easier. Every successful person has many many people how have supported them in ...

Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 - Today we think about the power of detaching ourselves from our local reality and world, and opening up to others.

Thursday, 9.29.22: I had a very funny experience yesterday of lacking a few of the bright qualities we've been talking about this week. It's a reminder that we are all doing our best, and also that humor is a very important quality to maintain. :-)

Wednesday - 9.28.22: Today we talk about the Bhagavad Gita and the idea that we have "bright qualities" already inside of us, and one of those is the "study of sacred texts." That could be the Gita, but also anything that makes you feel more in touch with your heart, and a bit brighter.

Monday, 9.26.22 - Something that I am really feeling today is gratitude to have something I do everyday that makes me feel good...which is the yoga practice. And, you know, it doesn't have to be yoga. What I recognize is having something in life that is a regular thing can feel really good. En...

Tuesday, 9.27.22 - In the "Bhagavad Gita" it takes about our "yogic virtues"...there's a lot of them. The take away is that virtues are already inside. Another translation for the Sanskrit of virtue is "inherent within." We already have peacefulness, patience, kindness, along with a bunch of ot...

Sept 22, 2022 There were a group of Lords that decided to form a social club. At their first meeting they were all excited to be together and then one of them asked where the bartender was to give them a drink. There was no bartender, or dishwasher, or cook, or any non-lords at the club. The L...

9.21.22 - In the Bhagavad Gita it talks about meditation like having the calm of a candle flame in a windless room. I love that imagery. In class we imagine the flame and do our best to keep it still, through smooth movement and a calm mind. I think you'll enjoy it.

9.20.22 - In the Bhagavad Gita it talks about the idea that we are all connected like pearls on a thread. The pearls are each individual person, and the thread is the goodness that connects us. A nice idea to ponder. :-)

9.19.22 - I watched the movie "Licorice Pizza" the other night. A great movie! One of the things I loved about it was the emotional rollercoaster of the characters...you need to see it. :-)

It was a reminder that we are emotional creatures, and having emotions is part of our deal. Today we'l...

Sept 15, 2022 - Today we using counting along with the breath to help with mental clarity.

Sept 14, 2022 - Today we'll do a breathing exercise to start, and then a practice of opening the body for deeper breathing.