Ahimsa Now. I just spent 100 days exploring violence, its patterns, its causes and the tools for avoiding it. (For background, see “The Roots of ‘Ahimsa Now: 100 Days of Intention’” at the bottom of this post.) What rings true in all of my observations and experiences – when someone is in pain, that person…
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The Happy Heart Project: The Halfway Mark
“Hey, I’m trying to hard to see the light, to see the light – to see it burn thru.” – Abigail Washburn When it comes to maintaining and manifesting an intention over 100 days – and that intention is to overcome a nagging internal darkness and move deliberately toward joy – it is imperative to…
Clearing the Obstacles
I am sorry to hear your pain. You are a wonderful human being and deserve tranquility, peace, and love. I would suggest that you stay focused on what is good for YOU, rest will follow. – letter from a friend This quote sounds like something I would say to a student or friend. Instead, it…
Healing Kids’ Scars With Yoga
I grew up in the suburbs of Washington, DC – Potomac, MD to be exact. Potomac was once known as “The Beverly Hills of the East Coast.” The town was quite wealthy and had its own brand of celebrities – diplomats, politicians, famous doctors. Yet there were some plain-old middle class neighborhoods, as well. That’s…
Focus: Why Yoga? – Giving Back
“When we are in pain, we become self-centered and myopic. When we heal, we become more empathetic, self-less, and sympathetic to the pain and welfare of others. It is our gift to others to heal ourselves.” – Max Strom, writer and yoga instructor The Bi-Monthly Focus in our yoga classes has been “WHY YOGA?” We…
Why I Spend So Much Time on Alignment
…only true Silence is eternal speech, the one word om (inner sound), the Heart-to-Heart talk. Silence is the true advice. – Swami Satyeswarananda Giri As many of you know, I try to guide an internal and meditative practice when teaching yoga classes. Paradoxically, I can talk your yogic ear off with detailed alignment instructions. I…