Something is shifting. If you’ve felt it — in your body, in your conversations, in the collective exhale between moments of chaos — you’re not imagining it. The established structures we’ve long relied upon are crumbling, sometimes violently, sometimes quietly. And yet, in the spaces those structures leave behind, something ancient and powerful is rising
Remember the last time you felt completely at peace in nature, moved by beautiful music, or experienced a moment of pure gratitude? Or remember the way you felt the last time you belly-laughed with friends, danced with abandon, or sang at the top of your lungs? Or remember the feeling of falling in love with
How many New Year’s resolutions have you made with your mind—carefully reasoned, logically sound, perfectly sensible—only to watch them dissolve by February? We set intentions to exercise more, eat better, be more productive, as if we could simply think our way into transformation. But what if the mind isn’t the right instrument for this work?
December is a month of profound potential. As the world quiets and turns inward, we have the opportunity to do the same—to listen more deeply, to honor our needs, to release what weighs us down, and to open to the gifts that life wants to offer us. Energy Medicine Yoga gives us practical, embodied tools
As we move deeper into fall, we enter the season of the Metal Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Just as trees release their leaves, we too are invited to let go of what no longer serves us. Metal represents strength, clarity, and the wisdom to release gracefully. The art of release unfolds naturally when
October invites us inward—a natural time of transition as autumn deepens and we prepare for the quieter months ahead. This month, I’m offering a special series of Energy Medicine Yoga classes designed to help you ground, protect, and nourish your energy during this pivotal season. Why Earth Energy Matters Now As we move through October,
Your physical and psychological evolution, as well as your spiritual journey, are all reflected in the energies of your chakras. Over the past few years, I struggled with sacral-iliac and pelvic floor problems. They were so bad that in 2015 I had to leave work for two months due to the pain. I saw doctors with various
When I ask people at my yoga classes or on retreat if they know the eight limbs of yoga, I usually get a blank stare. Many people who practice yoga are only familiar with the asana (posture) practice, and maybe some pranayama (breath control) and dhyana (meditation). However, the eight limbs of yoga as outlined
In 2020, we all faced unprecedented changes as we sheltered in place due to the pandemic. Many of our carefully laid plans were thrown into disarray. For example, during that time, I was deeply engaged in an advanced yoga training program at Kripalu Yoga Center, which I was unable to complete due to its closure.
July is a great time to be active and let your fire flame. We are in the middle of summer, and it’s a great time to play, explore, travel, spend time celebrating with friends and family, and basically squeeze the juice out of life. Not only is this the Fire time of year, according to
