Nov 30, 2021 - It's interesting to think about "what are we". Are we the body, are the mind, are we emotions?

I have some friends who say we are all mind. That makes sense to me. The mind is where stuff happens...if we can get on top of the mind, we're golden.

Then there are others who are al...

Aug 7, 2020 - In this class we talk about how are strengths comes and go, and we need to have the will power to embrace our best Self right now...which may be different than a past best Self. AND...hot air balloons play a big roll in today's class. Enjoy!

This week’s class was inspired by Mr. Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Basically, he was awesome and his whole philosophy was about innate goodness and recognizing your True Self. Really great.

September 4, 2020 - Today I talked about my new electric bike and choosing the best path to get to town...and how I had a friend suggest one way to get there, and I enjoyed another. Both paths ending up where I wanted to go.

Yoga practice is very much like this. There is a consistent end desti...

Nov 4, 2021 - Today we focus on believing in our vision, and sticking to the positive. Trying not to get pulled in by distraction. Enjoy!

Nov. 17, 2021 - Today I am really feeling appreciation for the fact that I am here, teaching yoga. It’s somewhat amazing, and weird, and not a place I ever thought I’d end up. I feel very lucky, and, at the same time, this time of year is pretty stressful in the teaching world…as the teachers ou...

July 14 2021 - I was thinking today about how it’s been great to be doing these regular morning practices, and also how different I feel day to day. Sometimes I high energy, some times not. Sometimes super happy, sometimes not. But, the practice keeps happening anyway. Yay!

This reminds me o...

August 23, 2021 - Jane and I just got back from a two week motorcycle trip in Canada. In talking about the experience, a big take away was that it was uncomfortable. :-)

We were really, really hot…often.
We almost got hit by lightning.
We rode on scary dirt roads.
We rode on scary paved roads.
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July 12, 2021 - One thing I like about yoga philosophy is that it is quite diverse. There isn’t one “yoga philosophy”, there are lots of options. One option I talked about on Friday was the idea of “Not This”, which is basically the concept of not paying attention to the world, because the worl...

July 30, 2021 - I got in some more Olympic watching. Yippe! Yesterday I watched the women's gymnastics all-round, which is where individuals compete on all the different events...floor, vault, uneven bars, and balance beam. It's exciting because no one is the best at all of the events, but most...

Oct 27, 2020 - If you see yourself as something bigger, it can make you feel good. We are carrying the good within us, and we need to remember that.

Sept 1, 2021 - This week was the beginning of teaching my classes at UVM, and something I’ve asked all the students is to share a moment that they felt really present. People shared about being on beaches or climbing a mountain, but they also shared about watching kids play, walking their dog, si...

September 9, 2021 - There is a cool practice in yoga, and probably elsewhere, of being the observer of yourself. Today, we'll be the observer of ourselves, holding ourself in an energy of compassion.

September 13, 2021 - This past week I was feeing a real need to be around more people, and so Jane and I and some friends went dancing outside. It was so great! Tons of people around, fun music, letting loose. I realized the thing I was missing is a sense of connection, and I really got that o...

Sept. 6, 2021 - Today is Labor Day, and it’s Monday. I got up this morning and went down to the kitchen. It was so quiet. Normally there are cars racing to work, and a general energy of MONDAY. But, instead, it was super quiet and relaxed outside, and I had a similar feeling on the inside of ...

September 17, 2021 - It feels nice to sometimes approach yoga purely from a physical place, and nothing more. I hope you enjoy today’s physical practice. :-)