Does Kindness Extend to Your “Self”?

Yesterday, I was posed two questions,”Do you tell lies?” and “Do you keep your word?”  It wasn’t that I was being accused of dishonesty or mistrust with others. In fact, I try very hard to keep my word and share my truth, while of course, being kind to people in my life. It’s of utmost importance to me. The questions …

Why Do We March?

In yoga, we talk often about the divine feminine and sacred masculine, how we all have both aspects within us – the Yin and the Yang, Shiva and Shakti. And how we need both within us to remain balanced and strong. In ancient times, people revered both gods and goddesses. For every masculine deity or concept, the feminine counterpart was …

Roots Grow in the Winter – Nourish Today What Will Flourish Tomorrow

Did you know roots continue to grow in the winter? The erie and empty trees are still busy nourishing themselves, even when we can’t see anything changing above ground.  Our roots are growing too. I remember my dad saying, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Even though it seemed so silly to hear – a penny – really? But …

Have a Spacious New Year!

In Yoga, we talk about creating space. Space within a joint or muscle, space within the asana, space in our lives for practice, quiet and meditation. Space to just be with that universal presence. Ah…the joyful feeling of space! So why is it that too often, we tend to overload our life so there’s almost zero space left?  I think …