holiday greetings from nyc
Marveling at the amazing diversity of being and wildness of the human creative spirit. See some evidence here.
20 Years
This week marks 20 years since I moved into my house. I have been thinking about how grounding myself to living in one place has shaped my life. In some ways, it has narrowed my path, in others opened it.
Eco-Tourism v. Eco-Travel
Last night I dreamed that I was taking a group of yoga students to the Galapagos. I was already on my way, and the dream information did not include the decision-making process that started the venture. Instead of being excited,… (READ MORE)
Holiday Greetings and Schedule (website version of e-newsletter)
Dear Friends, Hope you all enjoyed the big snow. I missed seeing Saturday regulars and drop-ins with the snow canceling the last day of Willow Street classes and December’s Serenity Saturday. If you are in need of a little last… (READ MORE)
Winter Solstice and Dancing Lights (Homage to the Goddess)
How wonderful to be given a day to stay warm indoors with the lights of the solstice tree dancing.
Yoga Alignment for Snow Shoveling
When out shoveling (see photos from tonight here), use these Anusara alignment principles as a mantra to keep yourself doing them: shins in, thighs out, tailbone tucked, upper arm bones integrated into the shoulder socket, shoulder blades hugged to the… (READ MORE)
Blizzard Conditions Cancel Serenity Saturday Workshop
Why did it even take me this long to decide? I think sometimes that by today’s standards, I am too cautious and not enough “fun.” Going out in a foot of snow is not my idea of fun, but I… (READ MORE)
The Real v. the Unreal Redux (candy canes on the tree?)
Dreaming of Rain, Actuality, and Viveka (yogic discrimination)
Last night I dreamed that it snowed a couple of inches and then turned to rain, which melted the snow. As happens more and more often with my dreams, I was conscious that I was dreaming and knew that the… (READ MORE)
Coming Snowstorm (and Heyam Dukham Anagatam)
As I think about whether I will be able to get up to Willow Street to teach my last classes of the session, how much shoveling I will need to do , whether the next forecast storm (middle of next… (READ MORE)