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Solstice Blessings

With each change of the season, it is wonderful to reconnect with the fortunes and grace which fill my life and body. Thursday was the 20th anniversary of my brother Kenny’s death. A day of reverence for me, to the higher power which giveth light, darkness, life and death. A lesson to be acknowledged each [...]

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To find such a place to practice, basking in the sunlight, in an empty vast room with wooden floors and beautiful surroundings. This is what yogi dreams are made of …..

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To be so supple, effortless, strong like Andrew Eppler in my yoga practice is something I strive for and dream of …

This photo was taken on retreat in Goa, India 4 years ago. I was lucky to be able to spend time with Andrew, Danny Paradise, Nancy Gilgoff and David Swenson while [...]

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Each pose within yoga is about expanding in breath, body and mind. Here in Utthita Pasvokanasana, the student is growing in spine and length and breath.

Coming into alignment, coming into breath

Having put my back out on Friday, I surely didn’t feel like particpating in Ally’s tremendously challenging and amazing classes. However, I did feel that attending her class would be an awesome opportunity to actually assist, in both adjustments of alignment and in facilitating proper technique demonstrations. In truth, a student will be my biggest [...]

Never again

Ok, this might be a bit too personal for your preferences … so stop here!

Never again: will I eat a load of raw vegetables before yoga class (even 2 hrs before). With each twist during my practice, I could feel a surging air pocket within me gasping to be released. Flatulence during yoga is [...]