I’d like to introduce a new weekly post: class notes. Here, I will share my own class notes with all of you. Making a plan for class and then reflecting on it afterwards has been an invaluable tool to me as a teacher over the…
Continue reading Class notes// Moving Inward
Singing is something that just feels good to me. No matter what it is, I am moved by song. In my morning classes, we begin by singing some campy or folky song about the morning, without regard for whether it sounds “good” or any nonsense…
Continue reading Calling, Responding// A Song for Balance
hi loves, I’m here. Quietly turning myself upside down several times a day. And there have been revelations. A few for now, but much more later. Sirsasana I // headstand Practicing sirsa every day has made me much stronger. My core and shoulders inch their…
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In class this week, we practiced several inversions: sarvangasana-shoulder stand, sirsasana-headstand (with this lovely, supported version I learned from Patricia Sullivan), and pincha mayurasana- feathered peacock. After our practice, a student asked what the benefits of inversions are. This is interesting territory. A few years ago,…
Continue reading Inquiry-based Practice// Inversions
hi LOVES. I have a few new offerings beginning October 1st. Excited to be with you all. Mondays: 5pm community meditation at Shanti Om: FREE & open to all. I guide the group for a 15-20 minute sit– techniques change, but always reflect my personal…
Continue reading October Schedule// Public Classes
The sadness that descended on me last week when my elderly dog was very ill informed me of just how long it had been (if ever) since I last felt truly sad. She is quite old– nearly fourteen. And I know that the time for…
Continue reading Attending Sadness// Practice. Non-attachment. Love.
Things have shifted. Externally, here. My child & I spend mornings apart now, since she began school last week. I know this is good for her. It is good for her. She shares her light with her own new world. I know this is good…
Continue reading Productivity// Losing and Finding Time
This summer in my real-time/ in-person classes, we have been discussing the Eight Limbs of Yoga as described by the Yoga Sutras. If you are familiar with my classes, you may already know that we tend to focus on a philosophical theme for a period…
Continue reading The Yoga Sutras// An Introduction & Resource Hub
Blessed Ganesh Chaturthi!! Happy Birthday Ganesh! I have returned from traveling and am so happy to be back teaching. Here’s how to connect in class this week: Monday, September 9: 5pm meditation & 5:45pm mindful yoga at Shanti Om. (7334 N. Chicago Ave.) Thursday, September…
Continue reading Schedule for the week of September 9, 2013
Greetings of LOVE! This week, we can connect during the following public classes in Portland, Oregon: Monday, August 19:: Meditation at 5pm (all are welcome!) & Mindful Yoga at 5:45pm at Shanti Om Yoga **new addition** Tuesday, August 20:: Hatha Flow at 7am at The…
Continue reading Class Schedule for the Week of August 19