I know I’m not alone when I think “wow, where did this year go?” Just because saying that sentiment this time of year has become cliché, doesn’t mean I’m not going to think it or it’s not going to feel true. It’s still hard to believe it’s the time of…
I probably say this every year – I suspect many people do – but here we are. At the end of another year. How did that happen so quickly? Again? I don’t have an answer for that, but this time of year I do look for things to really enjoy,…
At the end of different yoga classes I’ve taken, I’ve sometimes heard teachers offer ideas for practicing gratitude. And since November – with its upcoming Thanksgiving holiday – is often associated with the practice, I thought this would be a good idea to explore this month, but with an idea…
I recently planned a trip with a long flight, and it was with this trip in mind that I thought about the way my travel in general has changed since I started practicing yoga more regularly. And not just flights. Long car rides too (and I do love a road…
It’s that time of year again! Starting in October, The Mat’s yoga teacher trainees will lead weekend classes open to the community. The studio refers to these as karma classes – you may start seeing on their social media or when looking ahead on the class calendar – and they…
It’s summer in Texas, and even if it hasn’t been as hot as it can be for the most part (thankfully!) – it’s still hot. So maybe that’s why heat was on my mind when I started to think about what to write about this month. And the idea of…