Years ago while teaching one of my Miami Dade classes I had a panic attack. I had never experienced anything like it. My vision narrowed. My heart raced. I gasped for air. My fingers turned cold. Thankfully, I managed to dismiss class and walked out of the building to feel the warm and humid night… Continue reading Yoga and Anxiety
Arms, Chest, and Balance
Hour-long yoga session focusing on arms, chest, and overall balance.
Love-Strength for New Adventures in 2021
Hi everyone. I hope that as you read this post, you are feeling strong in your commitment to loving yourself as unconditionally as possible. Looking back at 2020 none of us could have imagined what we were going to go through. For most of us our ability to remain resilient in the face of so… Continue reading Love-Strength for New Adventures in 2021
The New Year Does not Reset Reality
Love is a balm that helps us through the pain of difficult changes.
Harriet Tubman, Vows, and Last Yoga Session of the Year
Hi everyone. I hope that as you read this post you are feeling well and looking forward to our yoga session tonight at 7 PM. Earlier today I came across a reminder that everywhere we turn we can find inspiration to live our lives with purpose and generosity. On a day like today, nobody knows… Continue reading Harriet Tubman, Vows, and Last Yoga Session of the Year
Nicaraguan Dreaming
Nicaraguan Dreamers
Eleven years ago I took a group of 15 students to Nicaragua with three friends from Miami Dade College. We went on a mission to learn about the country and build three small houses we had raised funds for the previous year. The trip altered the path of my life. The week I was there… Continue reading Nicaraguan Dreamers
Showing Up
This past week I tried something different with my Zoom classes at Miami Dade. Instead of breaking into small groups, I placed students in individual breakout rooms. I told them to work on their writing projects as I took time to visit with each of them. What a remarkable experience. My aim was to be… Continue reading Showing Up
Drishti–Where to look?
We all come to yoga for many reasons. Sometimes we want to get a little more flexible and fit. Sometimes we want to let go of stress and relax. Whatever the motivation that draws us to our mats, most of us find that our initial draw to yoga deepens and evolves over time. I was… Continue reading Drishti–Where to look?