In ancient yogic traditions, sadhana is considered the heart of spiritual growth. Sadhana is a Sanskrit word meaning means of accomplishing. It refers to the daily rituals that cultivate self-awareness, self care and connection to one's higher consciousness. When practiced with authenticity it becomes the quiet foundation upon which a peaceful and meaningful life is built. When I teach students in a yoga class, and especially when I am teaching new teachers, I emphasize th

There is a story told of the Buddha when he was wandering in India shortly after his enlightenment. He was encountered by several men...

Today I am flying low and I am not saying a word. I am letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep. The world goes on as it must, the bees...

If you must look back, do so forgivingly, If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is to be...

To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it. - Kurt Vonnegut In my meanderings in...

Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and...

What you do for yourself, any gesture of kindness, any gesture of gentleness, any gesture of honesty and clear seeing toward yourself,...

Gradually, through meditation, we begin to notice that there are gaps in our internal dialogue. In the midst of continually talking to...

be here, now lately i have found myself wanting to rush my way to the ending of things interactions experiences feelings silence right...

Long Beach Island at Sunset Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in 1803 and died at the age of 78 in the year 1882. I have been sharing his...

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of this world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with...

In my time left here on Earth, I want to be kinder to myself and to others. I want to be slower, be more present , rest when needed, and...

Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths Etty Hillesum I read this quote on my...

When you arise in the morning think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. - Marcus...

Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter. If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary...

To have deep respect for someone or something A gesture indicative of respect , such as a bow I love words and the meaning of...

It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for...

When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such...

I am excited to join the faculty at Bhakti Barn Yoga Studio in Millburn for their next upcoming 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher...

Yoga is a tool for living well. The discipline encourages each of us to explore the postures to cultivate a sense of curiosity about...