I'm not much of a sports fan. In fact, I know very little about baseball. But I do know that this documentary and the story of the Portland Mavericks is captivating to watch whether you like baseball or not. This month's dharma movie pick tells the story of...
For any of my students who spend more than 20 minutes at a time sitting, here's an infographic from the Washington Post that explains why sitting is so hard on our bodies while also giving some recommendations on how to counteract the damage. So, take a...
My garden is going crazy this year! With all the rain last year, my tomatoes were a bit of a bust. This year is a completely different story. I've got chocolate stripeys, black krims, 4th of July cherry toms, and Radiator Charlie's mortgage lifters ripening...
I'm so happy to be featured in this month's issue of Verve Magazine along with 3 other local teachers: Cassie McClellan, Adi Westerman and Stephanie Keach. What lovely company to be in! Click the photo above to read the article by Dorothy Foltz-Gray. Thanks, Dorothy,...
The vernal equinox is almost upon us. This Thursday marks the first day of Spring, and with the changing of the clocks, the days already feel dramatically longer and full of more light. Trees are starting to bud. Jonquils are budding and beginning to bloom....
This year has been the least busy year of my life and for that I'm truly grateful. An article I read this morning on elephantjournal.com helped me clarify this for myself. Magic is actually very down to earth. It’s a part of our lives. It’s going...
Day off! Today is a day of studying for the final, packing up in preparation to move from the house of my fellow affiliate trainee, Shrutee, to my friend Bob's house for the rest of my stay here, and of course, taking a class at...
Today is the day! After a brief meditation, we will teach the Beta Sequence for Aadil Palkhivala as part of our learning experiences in the College of Purna Yoga at Alive & Shine Center. I can't wait to be a part of this group-led sequence...
I've had two full days at Alive & Shine Center in my final session for my 500 hour training, and I do mean full. We've gotten our test so we can prepare for our written and oral exam fully. We've team taught two classes, gone...
What begins as a explanation as to why comedian Louis C. K. won't get smartphones for his daughter, leads to an examination of what for many is the #1 first-world problem: fear of feeling alone. Just imagine what your day would be like if you focused...