The day before yesterday, we visited the serene and gorgeous Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens in Encinitas. So far, for me, this was perhaps the greatest highlight of our various outings during this week long yoga retreat. The official organization, Self-Realization Fellowship, was founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda. He is [...]
Usually, by this time of year, I am off somewhere warm or relaxing at the coast, watching the storms roll in. However, this year, I am teaching until tomorrow and then taking off in the afternoon for Chicago to visit three of my four sisters, their families, and my Aunt [...]
From the first time I took a yoga class, I could see my entire life begin to move toward a more positive direction. As I worked hard at this new discipline, I saw my life come together. Negative, draining, unhealthy relationships faded away. Family relationships and friendships strengthened and became [...]
Written on March 18, 2010 Ever since I was a child, I always knew I’d be a teacher. While my friends dreamed of being doctors or movie stars or professional athletes, I wanted to be a teacher. Maybe it was because my parents only went to the 8th grade [...]