In 2017 I visited India for the first time. I went with a friend to help her create partnerships with local organizations that could support her nonprofit. I was excited to experience this new country that had been on my bucket list since I became an avid yogi (and then teacher) back in my 20s. But our trip wasn’t about tourism. We weren’t planning to visit any temples, ride the elephants, or study at an …
One of my business coaches sent me an email similar to this post a couple months ago and it changed my life. Well, that’s a bit dramatic! But it DID bring about a welcome shift, so I wanted to share this good news with you, too! I love having something new to wear. But I don’t like spending a lot of money on clothes. I don’t like spending my time shopping. And I want to …
Somehow, I didn’t know Friday was International Yoga Day until I was on my mat in Child’s Pose beginning my noon class. In honor of this holiday and the practice that has quite literally changed my life, I wanted to take a few minutes to honor my yoga journey. The first time I ever did yoga was in college at the University of Minnesota Duluth. It was part of a Psychology of Personal Development class …
I’d like to share with you my experience of the Law of Giving and Receiving, The Second Spiritual Law of Yoga as outlined by Deepak Chopra. The essence of this law is that we and the world around us are in a constant flow of giving and receiving. One of the best examples of the Law of Giving and Receiving is our breath. When you inhale, you are receiving. When you exhale, you are giving …
It was fitting that veteran Adam Wakefield taught my Memorial Day yoga class at Practice Yoga. I learned from his teacher bio that he now teaches yoga since the practice is the only thing that seemed to help his physical pain and mental anguish after spending 6 years in the army and 2 combat tours in Afghanistan. During Adam’s class this morning that paid tribute to one of his best friends that lost his life …