I was recently reflecting back in time after hearing my teacher, friend and colleague Cyndi Lee being interviewed by (another dear friend, colleague, and former Teacher Trainee) Francesca Cervero on her podcast, "The Mentor...
My husband recently had a bad episode of back pain. I encouraged him to do a few very simple exercises. While sitting in a chair, he extended and bent his knees slowly, one at a time. After just a few repetitions, he said, "I'm bored....
In preparation for a Celebration of Life ceremony to honor my former dance company choreographer Jennifer Muller, I had a rehearsal with a young dancer to teach her one of my solos from my time in the company. To relearn the choreography,...
I've just returned from a great weeklong yoga and meditation retreat in Costa Rica. I had been feeling hesitant about going because these days I don't feel the urge or need to travel. In fact, I hadn't been on a plane since the start of...
This blog is an unusual one in that it starts with a 1-minute video (right below) and then finishes up as a traditional written note. I hope you enjoy the use of different media as I share some of my experience. Meanwhile, two women had...
In memory of my mentor, teacher and choreographer Jennifer Muller, who died last week after a long illness - John Brooks (Company Member & Associate Artistic Director of Jennifer Muller/The Works), Jennifer Muller & Me at the 2015...
A recent NYTimes article about feeling judged at the gym confirmed my thoughts. Many people feel this way and you and I are not alone. Even though I've taught yoga in gyms over many years, I still felt gym-timidated when I recently...
I didn't know any of the people and I was completely unfamiliar with the space. It was also crowded with guys and, of course, a lot of macho energy. I felt self-conscious about being a woman in this environment, let alone an older...
Through a mutual connection on Instagram, I was recently introduced to a fellow Jennifer. Jennifer Cooper was working on a story for her online magazine, Jennifer Magazine (I know!) The focus of her article was on Busting Fitness After 40...
I was interviewed by Somatic Educator, Movement Guide, and Author - Ruthie Fraser, who asked me insightful questions about teaching yoga and offered her own deep understandings. It was great to reconnect with Ruthie and share ideas about...