Self Compassion

Self Compassion

If you are over 50 you probably have an ache or pain in your body from time to time. As we age, recovery from injuries and illnesses sometimes take a little longer. Noticing discomfort in the body is often much easier than noticing the discomfort or ill/ease of our...
Peace Within Brings Peace Without

Peace Within Brings Peace Without

When I was young, growing up on an apple orchard in Eastern Washington, winter was a special time for us and there was usually lots of snow. I can remember just standing outside, all bundled up, deep in the snow, just listening. No one was working in their orchards....

Steady, Focused, and Tranquil

We all want a mind that is steady, focused and tranquil. Unfortunately, obstacles are often in the way of achieving this. Our state of mind is different everyday since it reflects the way we feel physically, mentally and emotionally. Sometimes this can lead to a...
Purusa

Purusa

Have you ever had a gut feeling or intuition about something? You are trying to make a decision but you aren’t sure which way to go. Something deeper is trying to guide you. Are you listening? Do you take the time to reflect and not just react? In Yoga we call that...
Vedic Peace Chant

Vedic Peace Chant

As we near the end of the year I want to leave you with one of my favorite Vedic peace chants, which is my consistent wish for everyone that your hearts, mind and souls be filled with peace for this holiday season and throughout the year.    Om      May there be peace...
Change is in the air!

Change is in the air!

Change is in the air! 24 plus years ago I wandered West Seattle looking for a place to open a Yoga studio. No one would rent to me because they didn’t think Yoga was a viable way to make a living, so my husband Tim and I decided to extend our law office building to...