During my recent meditations I’ve been trying to be open to the wisdom of my guides/guardian angels/teachers. I have no idea what this really means, or how to do it. I just know that I would appreciate some support, and during the stillness and silence of meditation seems like a good place to start, a [...]
Listening
You are so loved.
January 9th, 2013
Back to School Breathing
August 27th, 2012
It’s back to school season, and the college students are swarming through Boston, taking over the restaurants, empty T seats, and shops. The retail store where I work part-time has been crowded with students and their parents, buying everything and anything to decorate their new apartments, to try to capture the comfort of home away [...]
Focusing on Here and Now
July 12th, 2012
I have developed thought patterns in my practice. Certain postures trigger fear from past experiences. When a teacher says “pigeon” I want to bolt from the room, remembering all the soreness in my hips the days following a class that included this pose. When a teacher says “crescent lunge” I cringe, debating whether it’s worth [...]
Catching Up
May 16th, 2012
I’ve been going back and forth in my mind about how to start this post, and how much to share. It’s a delicate balance when you have an online journal like this- knowing how much of your personal life to keep personal. I’ve always been an honest person, sometimes divulging T.M.I. to perfect strangers during [...]
Got plans?
March 6th, 2012
I’ve been avoiding my morning yoga practice for a variety of reasons. I don’t have a comfortable room to practice in. It’s too cold in the house when I wake up. I’ve been wanting breakfast sooner in the mornings, and asanas are uncomfortable after eating. So I cleared out my office of unnecessary clutter, borrowed a [...]