Six Loving ExchangesThe holiday season has arrived and, with it, traditions of giving, accepting, sharing, and connecting. These moments of togetherness hold…Dec 8, 2024Dec 8, 2024
Finding Peace and Purpose in DIfficult ConversationsAmerican Thanksgiving is coming up this week, a day that brings the warmth of tradition and connection for some and stirs up apprehension…Nov 24, 2024Nov 24, 2024
Designing a Yoga Class Around a Philosophical ThemeI smelled smoke. I felt heat. I couldn’t see a thing. My senses sent urgent messages to my mind, which quickly analyzed the data and…Jan 29, 2019Jan 29, 2019
The Yoga of VotingI don’t know why I’m so surprised when I meet young people who have no interest in voting. After all, I didn’t vote the first few times I…Nov 5, 20181Nov 5, 20181
Being Present Through TransitionsThe ‘official’ summer season, as opposed to the calendric summer that still has a few weeks to go, has come to an end. Back to school, back…Sep 4, 2018Sep 4, 2018
Awakening Our Spiritual SensesI routinely speak about ‘awakening our spiritual senses’ in my yoga classes. As often as not, a student or two will linger after class to…Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
The Real Meaning Behind Jefferson’s Self-evident TruthsDuring a recent visit with my in-laws down in Southern Virginia, we drove out to Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home. Built as a…Jul 4, 2018Jul 4, 2018
Let The Sun ShineWell, at least for the moment, the clouds have parted over the DC area, the rain has ceased, and sunlight is ricocheting through the trees…Jun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2018