There is something special about taking part in a 5000 year-old way of practicing well-being. And it is a powerful experience to do yoga in India. Often, as we did yoga in India, people would gather to watch us. People would happily join in without hesitation when invited. If they [...]
“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher You cannot imagine how tough it is to ensure there is enough time to do yoga while on a tour in India. Plenty of potential obstacles line the [...]
Today officially marks the first day of winter. The word solstice comes from Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). In ancient times, people believed that on this day the sun stood still. It is the shortest day of the year, but winter solstice celebrations focus on the fact [...]
I lead an annual Pre-Holiday Yoga and Wellness Day Retreat at Crystal Creek Studio in Issaquah, Washington. The studio and house where the retreat takes place sits on a mountain. It is a green peaceful getaway, less than an hour drive from Seattle. The studio looks out over trees and [...]
Some day when I have one home and am no longer shuttling back and forth from our coastal home to our urban dwelling, I shall have a dog...and a cat or two. And when the day comes, I will look for a dog like Winnie in character. She is [...]
