Renew. Reclaim. Restore. One layer at a time.
The hardest thing ever ( least for me), is committing to the ongoing process of my growth, transformation and healing. Having a great deal of experience in living in denial, self […]
Reconciliation: Grounded Activism in Challenging Times
There is something about being in the body physically for so much of what I do, teaching Yoga, playing and singing with the harp in hospice and also dancing that […]
Raise Your Vibration! The Science of Connection.
Embodying Love in times of chaos and negativity has been the theme in my yoga classes this month. Moving beyond love as a personal emotion and awakening to love as […]
I Surrender!!!! Life as Spiritual Practice on Earth School
Oh Earth School! The best laid plans of mice and men are but insignificant pieces of nonsense in your all knowing greater scheme of things!! We have been exploring the […]
My Rebel Yell! Radical Acts of Rebellion.
“Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we […]
Living With Your Heart Wide Open in these Times of Separation and Fear
“ Playfully you hid from me. All day I looked. Then I discovered I was you, and the celebration of That began.” Lalla Accepting the invitation that is freely given […]
Taking it to the the next level! Bring it on!
It is approaching one year ago that my position in Integrative Medicine and Director of Planetree Services was eliminated at Windber Medical Center. It was a job that I loved. […]
Every Day is New. The Yoga of Life.
As a species, we love certainty. We want things to make sense, for life to be orderly, to follow our well laid out plans. Many of us take […]
Compassion and Skillful Action
My practice of yoga extends far beyond my mat. That is where the journey begins but certainly, at least for me does not end. There is a sense espiecally as […]
Healing Trauma Through Yoga
Heading out this morning to Yoga Service International with 2 of my favorite people. Erika and Barbara, a therapist and a counselor who work daily with victims of rape, and […]
