I haven’t competed in quite a long time. My main reason for not competing was my inability to stay in the posture. The last time I competed I fell out of the first two compulsory postures and I felt like I wasn’t a great demonstration… Read More »Yoga Championships – Southwest Regionals 2019
A friend recently mentioned she was proud of herself for cleaning out her closet and donating three bags worth of clothes. I found this ironic since I had just started reading Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalist by Fumio Sasaki. We discussed the many challenges… Read More »Minimize to Maximize
I recently went on a solitude retreat, with other people, to learn about the process for going on an actual solitude retreat. This one day event was fascinating and gave a great opportunity to understand being alone and how one might go on an extended… Read More »Solitude Retreats
I was lucky enough to go to the Southwest Regional Yoga Championships today. It was a great display of yoga talent from a wide range of men and women of all ages; youth, seniors, and, well, the rest of us. Yoga competitions get a… Read More »Yoga Championships – Regionals 2018
I have been teaching and taking some type of silks class for a few years now. I started with silks and loved it but often found I needed more upper body strength. Because of work requirements, I wasn’t able to go to class as… Read More »Aerial Yoga is a Fun Take on Yoga
Today is the longest day of the year. The solstice happens when the sun is directly over Tropic of Cancer or 23.5 degrees north latitude. There will be many yoga celebrations around the country today to honor the beginning of Summer and the heatwave soon… Read More »Summer Solstice – June 21, 2017
Saturday, June 17th is International Day of Yoga. Austin is celebrating with a fun evening of yoga and meditation on the capital lawn. Event is from 6 – 8pm. Get their early to find a good spot on the lawn. Bring your yoga mat and… Read More »Saturday, June 17, 2017 – International Day of Yoga