Release

Yoga assistant teacher training far exceeded my expectations. In the space that was created through practicing and learning with thirty incredible people, I reconnected with my own breath. It was deep, wholesome and calm.  I felt pure joy to be alive.

I let myself get out of my own way just a little bit these past two weekends and realized that yoga is about understanding the art of self-compassion. By practicing yoga, I am honoring the power of who I am - and who I can be.  Yoga is releasing myself from self-doubt and embracing how much I have to offer the world.

I started yoga back in college but I feel as though it has taken me ten hard years to truly arrive on my own mat.  My journey has finally begun and it feels great.

Spring

It is a time of new beginnings. Spring makes me feel like I'm molting into becoming the person I want to be. I walk with renewed energy. The sunshine warms me from within. I feel so happy.

Namaste

In writing an article for LIVESTRONG.COM about the meaning of the word "namaste," I was reminded of all the beautiful, multi-layered symbolism that lies within the yoga practice. I feel as though I have just scratched the surface; I clearly need to learn more. 

To read the article go to:

LIVESTRONG.COM

Write On!

I recently started writing again and it feels amazing. I have joined the freelance team at LIVESTRONG.COM, Lance Armstrong's healthy lifestyle website. My first article just surfaced on their site. It's about 10 foods that will help you burn fat. I found that, after writing the piece, I changed my grocery list a bit so that I'm listening to my own advice! 

I really missed tapping into my creativity. It feels good to be typing away again. 

Here's the link to the article: LIVESTRONG.COM 

Yoga Assistant Teacher Training - Day #2

After practicing yoga for ten years, I finally got beyond the physical and dove into the emotional today; I made the practice mine. I cried with relief, joy and the thought of vast possibilities. The idea that I will soon be able to heal and help others on their journeys makes me incredibly happy. What a gift to be able to give others. No doubt it will profoundly impact me as well.

Yoga Assistant Teacher Training - Day #1

Today I began my journey towards becoming a yoga assistant teacher. We started our day by asking one essential question: What do you have to offer?

My favorite quote of the day "get out of your own way." To be able to give fully, you have to trust yourself first.

I am humbled by this experience.