Back in Action
Hello my dear readers,I apologize for the long hiatus. However, the time was well spent. My husband and I welcomed our son, Rocco, on February 16th. He has added a new layer of joy and learning to our lives. Of course, my appreciation for yoga and its teachings has...
On Tour!!!
I am thrilled to announce that finally my dear students can get a taste of what I am experiencing here in India. Sri Sharath Rangaswamy, the Ashtanga Yoga teacher and grandson of Guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, will be holding 2 weeks of classes in New York City this...
Operation Shanti
In addition to being a student of Yoga and sanskrit in India I have begun something I TRULY wanted to do for a long time....give back. Yesterday I taught my first arts and crafts class to the children of Operation Shanti, an organization which supports children in...
Back to Blogging
Hey Readers! Thank you so much for your patience. Ben has gone home from India now, so I will be blogging much more frequently. I am absorbing so much here and I can't wait to share it with all of you. I know April 1st seems far away, but time is going quickly here...
Selfless Service
I've been quoted! Elyce Neuhauser, a beautiful soul in the Long Island yoga community, interviewed me for her article on selfless service for Canvas Magazine. I hope it will stimulate you to become more conscious of all the ways you can help others, both big and...
Returning to the Motherland
It is time for me to announce to my dear students and friends that I am returning to India this winter. I am thrilled for so many reasons. First, I will be staying for 3 months! Something I have wanted to do for so long and has finally fallen into place. I know this...
Sthirasukhamasanam
Yoga Sutra II.46 states "Sthirasukhamasanam", meaning an asana must have dual qualities of alertness and relaxation to be considered an asana at all, let alone an effective one.This is a principle to be practiced in any tradition of Hatha Yoga. In order to engage in...
Acceptance
Yesterday a student confided in me that she is having challenges with her teenage sons, which often leave her incensed. "That's bad, right?" She asked. "I do yoga so I shouldn't feel angry, right?"I knew what she was facing. For years now whenever I mention to someone...
Adjustment Clinic
When: Saturday 11/8/08 12:30-6:30pmWhere: Balance Yoga and Healing Cost: $100 (includes workshop and hand outs)The ability to adjust others and to adjust yourself comes from a two-fold understanding. While knowledge and technique are important, so is the ability to...
Save the Date
It is with much joy (and a little intimidation) that I invite all of my beloved readers to a holiday chanting celebration. My chanting teacher has decided that myself and the rest of my chanting group are ready for our first concert. The theme of the show will be...