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...]
Too Busy to Pause?
I interact with many people on a daily basis. Whether I am a student in a yoga class among 25 fellow students, teaching a corporate yoga class or talking with someone about my health coaching practice, a common thread I hear is the word "busy" which is often paired with the word "stressed." Modern day living dictates many people feeling overwhelmed with busyness. Some literally don't know when/how to take a breath - a key factor in stress. Busy leads to boredom - people get stuck in a rut … [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...]
Back on Board!
No journaling. No blogging. No me just spilling words out. It's been over 3 months! The longer I've been away, the harder it has been to sit and find the time. So I purposely showed up early for Thai dinner in Shirlington last night (meeting a yoga girlfriend/fellow teacher in a little pocket of Arlington) to sit and simply write. Me, my pen and journal...ahhh, it felt so right. What will I write? No clue but it was such a huge relief to put the pen to paper. The funny thing is I'm not … [Read more...]
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