Disciplined… mostly

Disciplined… mostly

I’m very disciplined… mostly. I show up and meet challenges consistently with patience. But then there are times when I tell myself, “I can’t do it.” Yet… I’ve already broken bad habits (Read: I Was a Crack Addict). At age...
Feel-Good Things

Feel-Good Things

As Life delivers its natural ups and downs, there are a number of things – clothing, books, food, film/TV, singing and more that have helped me through these cycles. Some of these are now among my favorites that have given me many feel-good moments. So I thought...
This Good Story Started in 1995

This Good Story Started in 1995

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 Sessions” about Yoga Teacher...
I’m Bored, Too

I’m Bored, Too

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. Someone like you can...
A Dancer’s Dream and Dilemma

A Dancer’s Dream and Dilemma

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 used some handwritten...
Back To Teaching

Back To Teaching

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 Covid and...