In today's class we use the body as our focus of meditation.

Today we consider viewing the mind like a river, and thoughts like leaves floating down the river.

Today we escape into our yoga practice, finding our octopus' garden beneath the waves.

We will soon be heading on a motorcycle book tour promoting Jane's book "Spirit Traffic." One thing about the book readings Jane does is ask the audience to share a story, with the theme "Adventure As I See It." It's been great hearing these stories, and it really has opened me up to the questi...

Today we enjoy being with how we are in our mind, body and heart.

A good way to think of yoga is like you think about brushing your teeth. You do it every day, you know it's a good idea, and you feel better after doing it. Low pressure, high rewards. :-)

Today Jane has her book launch party at ArtsRiot. I found an "imagination drawing" we made on December 4, 2015, about her writing Spirit Traffic and having this party. It is incredible that after more than six years, this thing that was imagined is happening!

Today, I hope you'll appreciate yo...

Today we practice the Loving Kindness meditation to remember the people in our lives.

Every semester at UVM is when students register for the next semester. I always wonder what's going to happen, and if anyone will sign up for the classes I teach. The keep signing up! What I see is the appreciate the content. They see the value in the simple act of breathing, moving, connectin...

As people who live in Vermont know, it's easy to get stuck in the mud, particularly during "mud season." We can also get stuck "in the mud" in our minds...this class is about working to get out of the ruts.

There is the out there world, and there is the "in here world". The both are happening at the same time. What is great about yoga is that it is reminding us that "in here" is always available. Today, we take a little vacation to in here. Enjoy.

I took my class up a UVM for a walk yesterday. For walk we had one rule, you can't talk. Afterwards, we sat on the grass to share how the walk went. Most people said it was really special and powerful. It showed the power of intention and focus. Our intention was to walk silently as a group, ...

"Tá brón orm" is an Irish phrase that means something along to the lives of "I'm experiencing sadness", and also "I'm sorry." I love recognition that my during something that hurt you also hurts me. But, the yoga part about the expression is recognizing the temporary nature of sadness. The idea...

Last night we watched the documentary "The Sparks Brothers." It was totally great, and the story of "Sparks", a duo/band that has been around and recording since the '60s. For me, what the movie was about was what it means to really be true to your Self...an idea that is very foundational to yo...

It's important to name feelings you have using your own language...instead of words like "happy", "sad", "anxious", using made up words like "hangry" instead...but, creating your own. It's a cool idea, and we'll think about this today as we really focus on the experiences felt in the body as we ...

Today I talk about the book "The Intelligence Trap," and we consider the value of open-mindedness and being curious. :-)

Your body is amazing! Today we delight in our body and connect to how it feels to be embodied.

It's good to find space in your life, particularly when you are feeling that there is a lack of space. So, if you are feeling like you are unable to find space in your day, body, mind...this class may help. Enjoy!

In coming back from Costa Rica, my sense experience is quite different. On the one hand, there are a lot less sounds...on the one hand less bird and monkey sounds, on the other hand less motorcycle and car sounds. Also, the feeling in the skin is so different. My hands were WARM in Costa Rica....

While on a small plane in Costa Rica, we flew into a storm cloud...not my favorite, particularly in a small plane. I decided to do the breathing exercise in this class to help change my focus, and it helped! It was a great reminder that seated meditation is really a great skill to develop, becau...

Karma Yoga is "taking selfless action without the desire for the benefits of the fruits (of the action)". Also, it's taking action within your "occupation"...basically, with what you have at hand. What we have at hand is this yoga practice, so today we will be offering the practice to someone e...

Feb 10, 2022 - It's wonderful how one conscious breath can change your day, and even your life. Today we open up our bodies to full breathing.

Feb. 9, 2022 - The Winter Olympics are on...yay! I love watching the Olympics, and this olympics particularly I have been thinking about the incredible body awareness athletes need...it's really amazing. From the ice skaters knowing exactly where their hand is when doing some expressive movemen...

Feb 7, 2022 - I have a lot going on right now, and my mind is going from thing to thing...so, it's great to find time to be present in the moment. Let's do that together. :-)