Seems that I am finally catching up with the last two parts of Umbria Yoga blog posts (one month later!). Ecco, Part 2. You will notice that the list of one-minute held poses below can be modified or substituted by simpler suggested poses. The sequence is incredibly beneficial. If pressed [...]
Thought I would put together a slideshow/collage of various delicious foods I ate while in Italy (either at the retreat or in Vernazza, Taormina, or with my Sicilian relatives). I don't always take enough photos of food, but this time I took more than usual. The food at the retreat [...]
What would Italy be like without cats? When I was little, I was amazed that everyone in Grotte had a cat and that they were all named Ciccia. Yes, Ciccia used to be the most common name for a cat and happens to be one of the variations on the [...]
I am leaving on Tuesday afternoon for Italy! I am leading a retreat in the Umbria region of Italy from September 15-22. The retreat will take place in a villa not far from Perugia. Marilyn and I will meet our fabulous group of 16 yogis at the Perugia train station [...]
I grew up hearing my flustered mother say: NU GIA N'TO ZI FRAAAAAA! Get over here! Mom was going through the first syllable of each of our Italian nicknames (Nu for Nuna short for Onofria for Nora, Gia for Gianna short for Giovanna for Jeanie, N'to for N'tonia short for [...]
