The start of a new year is exciting. It’s full of promise and idealism for all the things that we might accomplish. I used to think of these new goals at my birthday, preferring instead to think of it as a “new year” for me. But over the last couple…
In my Thanksgiving post, I already commented that it’s been a year. But…but from a personal standpoint, 2016 was a pretty decent year for me. I picked back up with my travel and visited new cities domestically and internationally. I also committed much more to my yoga practice and have…
Life can get crazy. Especially now at the holidays and the end of the year. Now, I love the holidays. I love the music, the decorations, the spirit and feelings of goodwill. But I also know that even with all the joy, stress arises from shopping for that perfect gift,…
What a year. It seems to me that taking a moment to reflect on the things for which we are thankful is just a little more important this year. The news can be a reminder that year has been one of loss, anger, hurt, damage. But it’s also been a…
My classmates and I begin on our backs, and I’m trying to bring my consciousness to my mat and letting the day slink away. My teacher guides us to constrict the back of our throat and initiate our Ujjayi breath. I start breathing deeply, listening to the sound it generates…
The third weekend in October I took a road trip south to Goliad, TX to participate in my first bike ride. I should begin by noting that I started biking – leisurely – over the summer with early Sunday morning bike rides to a nearby coffee shop. I’ll sit with…