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Emergence

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To honor distinction and to realize unity. These are the lofty goals of yoga. Even more than that, they are the lofty goals we all dream of, even if we might choose more modest, every day language like– the desire to be recognized for one’s worth, autonomy, and the desire to be embraced in fulfilling, …

Stripped down to question

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Winter time can feel bleak and plain old cold. Snowstorms hit (or worse!), the air dries up, and our bodies start to ache from hunching under the weight to stay warm and from bracing to stay on sure footing. A new year just started, but what can we possibly cultivate in these circumstances? It’s not an …

Making Peace

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The darkness comes and asks so much of us. When it comes it can be scary. Darkness can bring our worst nightmare or something we never imagined possible. It can change things forever. It gets at all the ways in which we are limited and vulnerable. It showcases deep seeded feelings of being powerless and …

Coming Into the Light

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I’m just back from retreat. For me, so much comes to light through the process of retreat. Luckily this process is for us all, and so formal retreat or not, I offer it to you through the following reflection. Coming to Light: – We need to feel safe – We thrive when we are heard – We become free …

Life’s Nudge

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I am officially back teaching my classes and privates this week. Parting with my little one this soon has been tough. I wouldn’t have done it if life hadn’t nudged me. I of course considered taking more time, but whenever I looked more closely, it was clear that I was being asked to step back …