Found Exhortation
New Page About Books
It should come as no surprise to those who have taken my classes or have been reading this blog with some regularity, that an incredibly important source of inspiration is my library. At the suggestion of my fabulous web designer,… (READ MORE)
Christmas Day Walkabout (Happy Boxing Day)
Walking Holiday
Walking has always been my preferred form of getting from one place to another; if time and distance require it, I intersperse a lift from bus, metro, or taxi on one end or in the middle of a walk. All… (READ MORE)
Neighborhood Holiday Lights Charity Challenge
How we collectively yearn for the light, though we seek it in different ways! For anyone who can tell me exactly where I took each of these photos, I will give a donation to charity in your name (total for… (READ MORE)
Web Version of Holiday E-Newsletter
Dear Friends, May your inner light shine brightly for yourself and others through the holiday season. I wish you all much joy and safe travels. As I get ready to take some time off and celebrate with friends and family–with… (READ MORE)
Teaching Less to Practice More
This morning is the last Saturday in the foreseeable future when, even waking up before dawn, I have to cut short my morning practice to get on the metro to go teach. I have a strong memory of a relatively… (READ MORE)
Brahmacharya, Civic Responsibility, and Enlightened Self-Interest
I saw this water main break while I was walking to work this morning. Several people walked past it without a glance–could they really not have noticed? It looked relatively recent because the puddle was still modest and had not… (READ MORE)
Special Holiday Thank You (Web Version of E-News)
Dear Friends, You’ve just received an unexpected gift that does good! rose garden yoga sent you a gift card from Oxfam America Unwrapped. Follow this link to see your card. And learn about how you’ve made a difference. Much love… (READ MORE)
Renunciation v. Discrimination (and Celebrating the Holidays)
A fundamental precept of classical yoga is that of vairagya or renunciation. The yogin is meant to gradually renounce all of the life of mind and body until he or she transcends them and sees only spirit. I have been… (READ MORE)