The move to Texas, getting the kids in school, looking for a job, and dealing with the husband’s new job have made dealing with a blog seem near impossible, but as things get easier, I am able to get back to the computer. So, on with the posts! There is…
No, Really, Listen to Your Body…
How many times has your yoga teacher said, ‘Listen to your body’, in class? Depending on your attendance, you’ve heard it dozens or even hundreds of times. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes or silently wished she’s pick another cue. Or maybe you’ve thought, she’s just saying that to cover herself…
Why My Mat is Dirty
There are those who rush to the prop closet immediately following practice to grab a towel and the wonderful smelling antiseptic spray in order to de-funkify their mat and wash away any germs harbored by too many Chaturangas. I used to be that fastidious mat cleaner, but things have changed in…
How I Came to the Mat
My journey to find yoga was and is a lengthy one. I wish I could say that I found it, and loved it from the start, but that would be a lie. As a college student, I chose it as a physical education credit. But all we seemed to do…
Travelin’ On
I quoted one of my favorite songs to my classes during my last week of teaching in the DC area:”It’s part of life and we have to choose/Which path to walk and which pair of shoes/Ain’t one thing that stays for long” (Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line). Change…