I'm feeling a need for gratitude today. Gratitude practice really does two things, at least for me. On the one hand it helps me be reminded that there are many, many things to be grateful for. It really seems limitless. On the other hand, it gives a reprieve from all the other things in life that...

I was reminded in talking to a friend yesterday how hard it is to see yourself, and how easy it is for others to see who you are. In yoga the invitation is to do your best be your self, and it's ok to ask for help in that quest.

We'll practice a loving kindness meditation today, that is a great practice to feel more love for others as well as yourself.

Today we awaken to the love that is always present inside...sometimes it may be hidden, but it's still there. :-)

Today we enjoy going slow and steady.

Wednesday, 4.26.23 - We open in our legs, shoulder, do some twists and stay calm, as we prepare for kayaking.

Tuesday, 4.25.23 - One of the things about this time of year is that it can be overwhelming with so many options. Today we take a break from all the options and enjoy "only this."

Monday, 4.24.23 - The other day we went out and gardened for half a day, and then the next day my hands and feet where really sore. I was thinking that it would have been great to do some stretching and strengthening beforehand. With that, here a class on the wrists, hands, ankles and feet that w...

Friday, 4.21.23 - Today we open the hips to help us enjoy more of what this season has to offer - dancing, hiking, swimming, sitting in a car on a road...so many things are easier and more enjoyable with more open hips.

Thursday, 4.20.23 - Today we'll consider actions, which is the yoga world is called "karma."

Wednesday, 4.19.23 - With the changing of the seasons to Spring heading to Summer, we will open our senses to all the input we are receiving from our world.

Tuesday, 4.18.23 - Today, as we move into the Summer energy, we think about what we want to connect to in ourselves, or re-connect to in ourselves, that makes us feel grounded.

Monday, 4.17.23 - Today we think embrace the feeling of potential of the season.

Friday, 4.14.23 - I concept of "First, See the Good" is something that I try to live by. It helps to see the world in a more positive way. It's a good practice.

Thursday, 4.13.23 - A way to think about yoga is like musicians think about doing their scales. You should do them everyday, because it's good now, but it has lots of benefits later...just like yoga. :-)

Wednesday, 4.12.23 - Today we enjoy returning to the mat, no matter how long we've been away.

Tuesday, 4.11.23 - In watching the passing of my mother-in-law, I was reminded of the real power of the breath, and why in yoga it is called the "life force." Today we'll delight in our breath.

Monday, 4.10.23 - I have been away for these classes for a week, and I'm back. It reminds me of the sutra from Patanjali that says, "Now we begin the practice of yoga." It's a reminder than wherever you are, and whatever your experience, you can begin practicing yoga...or re-begin.

Wednesday, 3.29.23 - It's great watching the NCAA basketball games, and the "yoga" that the teams practice in terms of positivity, breathing, clear minds. One thing I really love is how the practice, every day, every game, that they are champions. We should all do that. :-)

Tuesday, 3.28.23 - Both actions and inactions create a result of some kind.

Monday, 3.27.23 - A foundational aspect of yoga is to "be yourself," which is what we'll do in class today.

Friday, 3.24.23 - Today we remind ourselves of the amazing power of the breath to calm the mind and change how we see things.

Thursday, 3.23.23 - In yoga there is the idea of "grace," and when you open yourself up to it, the flow of life feels more natural and genuine. We'll work on this idea today.

Wednesday, 3.22.23 - Today we will focus on the amazing experience of being embodied.