At the end of January, exactly two days before heading off to CO to ski, I was contacted by Voice of America to discuss corporate wellness programs, specifically yoga in the workplace. Given it's a passion of mine, I wasn't going to turn down the chance to speak about yoga in the corporate world. It's what I live and breathe and love teaching/sharing. The timing wasn't great though since my focus was on wrapping life up before heading out for week of vacation. When I asked what the deadline … [Read more...]
Step Out of Your Routine
"Step Out of Your Routine" is one of the affirmations beaming from my vision board. And it's fitting given the last couple of weeks has been nothing but routine, particularly my yoga practice while I was on the road. Up until last Tuesday, I was on holiday travel for about 1.5 weeks. In order to continue with my daily yoga practice, I had to settle for practicing on plushy carpet. If you're a yogi, you know carpet is not ideal particularly for a practice that is mostly standing & arm … [Read more...]
We are All Human
Last week I volunteered to teach yoga in Washington, D.C. to homeless women living in temporary housing. I was thrilled to do it. Though I wondered, other than guiding them through a few yoga postures what could I really offer them? How was I going to relate to them when 1) I have never been homeless, 2) I am not illiterate and 3) I don't have a family member in prison (let alone even know anyone locked up). Needless to say, pre-class I was slightly intimidated as to what to expect. Once … [Read more...]
Feeling Fall
The chill is in the air. Pumpkins are for sale. Halloween decor is out. I'm so not ready for Fall but it is here. Fall is now. Rather than wishing it was still Summer, I need to open up to all of Fall's offerings now. Otherwise the next thing you know, it will be Winter. Then I'll wonder "what happen to Fall". Embrace "what is" vs. resisting is a practice I've learned on my yoga mat. I often catch myself needing this lesson in everyday life. Learning to accept and appreciate where I am … [Read more...]
one thing @ a time
Last Saturday I participated in an all day mindfulness retreat @ the Mindfulness Practice Center in Fairfax, VA. The morning started with a one hour mindful breathing meditation followed by another 30-45 minutes of mindful movements. Neither one of these, though enjoyable, fully inspired me. What was really eye-opening was the mindful walking and mindful eating. What does mindful mean? Being 100% present with one thing. Really feeling my entire foot touch the earth as I step vs. just … [Read more...]
Growing Pains
Aparigraha, the fifith yama, means nonattachment or nongreed. It is also often translated as letting go. For the most part I'm pretty good about following aparigraha, this key ethical principle in yoga. I'm fairly chill when someone cuts me off in traffic. I let it go. I don't get overworked about being overcharged $1. I let it go. I'm even a huge believer of feng shui and it's principles centered around letting go of old stuff (clothes, books, photos, etc.) to make room for new … [Read more...]
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