Path: About 20 years ago, I experienced back aches on a regular basis and happened
to come across my first yoga book. After a few days of stretching in the recommended poses, my back felt well again and I was hooked. My interest grew as I noticed how good yoga made me feel. And since my day job is psychotherapy, I couldn't help but notice that yoga went beyond relaxing my body. It also relaxed and calmed my mind. Years later I am still drawn to yoga. Why? There is always something new to learn, the after-affects are wonderful, and I get to go barefoot.

INSPIRATION: All the teachers I’ve ever had have inspired me in some way. This includes my students, who are my greatest teachers. Poetry also opens windows and doors in my mind, and sometimes a refreshing breeze blows through. A few of the poets that inspire me include Rumi, Hafiz, Mary Oliver, and David Whyte. John O’Donohue writes gorgeous poetic blessings. Here’s one…

                                                      May you awaken to the mystery of being here
and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.
May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses.
May you receive great encouragement when new frontiers beckon.
May you respond to the call of your gift
and find the courage to follow its path.
May the flame of anger free you from falsity.
May warmth of heart keep your presence aflame
and may anxiety never linger about you.
May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of soul.
May you take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.
May you be consoled in the secret symmetry of your soul.
May you experience each day as a sacred gift
woven around the heart of wonder.

~ John O'Donohue ~
(Anam Cara)


FAVORITES FOR GROUNDING: Deep stretch yoga, sensory awareness meditations, breath work, swimming in natural bodies of water, being with children and animals, gratitude.

FAVORITES FOR KICKING IT: Playful yoga, shooting hoops, biking, laughing.

PRACTICE: I start my day with gentle yoga and deep stretches, and then do a few forms of meditation. Even a brief yoga practice in the morning gives me what I came for, and more.

INTENTION: I like to teach classes that help students experience the truth of who they really are – a wondrous soul. At the end of class, my hope is that you will feel relaxed, peaceful, & content. It’s all possible.

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