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The Power of Affirmations - Dancing with the Shadow

A long time ago I trained in the 3-year Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy program. I don’t currently practice their techniques, per se, but I...

Same Train, Very Different Rides

We may be on the same train, but we’re experiencing very different rides. Many of my colleagues are fond of saying things like “We create...

Upper Back Tight and Stuck? Try This!

This Video was recorded in time lapse for amusement. The actual routine is done slowly with relaxed, even breathing. This routine...

Are Backbends "Heart Openers"?

In addition to my personal classes and private clients, I teach at a yoga studio. Every month we have a "pose of the month" which I...

Everyday Mindfulness

The Holidays are upon us. Here are some simple everyday mindfulness techniques to help us take care of ourselves in the midst of what...

You Are Worthy of Love and Belonging

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” This is a powerful quote by Brené Brown,...

Positive Psychology Leads to Happiness

Barbara Fredrickson, PHD has been called “The World’s Leading Expert in Happiness.” She says that true happiness is not completely tied...

Bhumisparsha Mudra: Unshakable Wisdom

This is an illustration of the temptation of the Buddha by Mara, the demon king (aka Lord of the Senses, aka Lord of Death). I am not...

Avidyā, Spiritual Bypassing & Gaslighting

Avidyā = spiritual misunderstanding, not knowing, ignorance Avidyā is regarding the impermanent as permanent, the impure as pure, the...

The Art of Śavāsana

Full disclosure: I am writing this post in a mad dash before getting ready to teach, so consider this a preliminary exploration....

Chanting the 10 Perfections & 4 Boundless States

The Pāramīs The Pāramīs, or perfections are qualities the Buddha cultivated within himself in order to reach enlightenment. According to...

R.A.I.N. Meditation

Simple technique for creating mindfulness and working with difficult emotions This meditation can be done in a light way, in the moment. ...