You cannot practice Samadhi. You become it.

Dhyana is meditation. Sustained, focal attentiveness. Unbroken concentration on one object, with no distraction of the mind pulling us away from it.

Try to concentrate on one thing when your mind is scattered in ten directions. I don’t know about you, but I sure cannot! At least, not until the senses settle first. This is where Dharana begins. And then eventually, it’s one point. One mind. The practice of learning to hold the mind still.

What is Pratyahara? Explore the fifth limb of yoga — the practice of withdrawing the senses — and what becomes possible when we stop being pulled outward.

Pranayama is the fourth limb of yoga. It’s the practice of regulating the breath to influence energy, awareness, and the state of the nervous system.

What is asana in yoga? Explore the meaning of asana, the third limb of yoga, and discover how yoga postures cultivate awareness, alignment, breath, and clarity.

The Yamas are practices we return to . . . beyond the mat. Because yoga isn't simply about how we move our bodies. It’s about how we move through the world. And every interaction, every choice, every breath gives us another opportunity to practice.

Explore the five Yamas of yoga — Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, and Aparigraha — and how they guide how we move through the world.

The eight limbs are not meant to be practiced in isolation. Think of them as the petals of a lotus flower, each one touching and supporting the others. As the lotus opens, so does our understanding of ourselves.

Commitment in yoga is more than just showing up—it’s a liberating act of devotion. By combining consistent practice with discipline we unlock our true potential both on and off the mat.

You’ll never feel ready because ready isn’t a feeling. It’s a decision.

Like sunlight on the ocean, awareness rests gently atop the flow of life. No need to dive deep to find peace.

Yoga reminds us of a quieter truth: your inner vision shapes your outer reality. And that is the magic of belief: trusting something as real even without evidence.

On the mat, alignment helps us move with safety, steadiness, and freedom. Off the mat, it’s what keeps us connected to our values, our relationships, and our highest intentions.

Transformation begins within, and two guiding principles from the Yoga Sutras, vairagya (non-attachment) and abhyasa (dedicated practice).. Together, they create a beautiful balance that allows us to navigate life’s challenges.

The world could always use a little more light—and it starts with you.

If you’re looking for a fun way to boost your physical and mental well-being, yoga might just be your new best friend.

Game.Set.Match.

Looking for ways to improve your tennis game? Yoga might be the answer! Here are some key benefits.

Are you ready to dive into the wonderful world of yoga? It’s not just about bending and stretching; it's a holistic approach to well-being encompassing the mind, body, and spirit.

Here is a very short list various inspirations of the top books and podcasts that come to mind.

If you make the time to twist yoga into your schedule for even a few minutes you will feel more alive and centered in the morning, strong and creative during the day, and calm and relaxed in the evening.

In each yoga class, there always seems to be an element of practicing balance.

Let’s be honest here: there are some yoga poses that we love and there are others that we avoid. With few exceptions, backbends tend to elicit a passionate response - it’s a love/hate relationship. People either pepper their practice with deeper and deeper ones or they skip them whenever possible.

Our yoga practice invites us to inquire + inspire and also to trust in what we cannot see or know. We are asked us to trust in the future and to loosen our grip on the attachment we have to our immediate actions and their corresponding specific outcomes - both on and off the mat.

A Yoga Teacher Training is more than just a yoga class or even a yoga retreat; it's a journey into the deeper aspects of our minds and hearts, a pathway of personal development, growth and living a better life.

I’m not a resolution kinda person but in the spirit of change and shifting years from saying goodbye to 2021 and twirling into 2022, I certainly do appreciate the opportunity to take stock and evaluate things:

New year and another trip around the sun. So, here’s 22 for 2022 and to a year of manifesting miracles, magic and meaningful memories:

Certain moments go down history and this was one I certainly didn’t expect. It wasn’t until President Biden’s inauguration ceremony, that I learned about the brilliant youth poet laureate, Amanda Gorman, who read her poem, The Hill We Climb, to the world watching.

“When I feel overwhelmed or stressed or lose my center, I draw on one or all of these things:
Let the world speak to you.
Rest your mind on your breath.

Nature is dynamic and as humans, we are a part of nature and are also dynamic beings. With today being a new moon, I was reflecting on how the cycle of the moon affects me and in particular how the cycle of the moon is mirrored by the cycle of the breath.