I have discovered my new favorite word and the word of the year for 2017. Hygge. A Danish word, pronounced...
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“Healthy plants and trees yield abundant flowers and fruit. Similarly, from a healthy person, smiles and happiness shine forth like the rays of sun.” — B.K.S. Iyengar
Why everyone could benefit from a mentor
I distinctly remember my first mentor, Professor Charlie Plum. He sat in a big office on a high floor in...
No more crunches! Building long and strong muscles to save your spine.
More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine. A lifestyle...
The Power of the Pause
I must admit; I am a To-Do list junkie. I have at least three different lists sitting on my kitchen...
Happy Trails! Thoughts from a yogi on running.
I’ve started running again. I say “again” because I did enjoy a brief flirtation with running back in my 20’s....
Why You Shouldn’t Do The Same Yoga Practice Every Day
When I first started practicing yoga, the system I practiced taught a specific set of poses that we were promised...
3 Steps to Healthy Fascia
You might have read about fascia in the latest fitness headlines. Or perhaps you have sought out myofascial release through...
Seeking The Hidden Breath
I spent my youth in the hills of West Virginia. There, I was fortunate enough to experience the wonders of...
“If you can breathe, you can do yoga”…or…Yoga After 50
Here’s the scene. I am at a gathering and enjoying get-to-know-you conversation with a new acquaintance. Being over 50 myself,...
Building the Foundation of the Feet
I have been so blessed to work with the Katy Students Run group for the past few years. Working with...
Why those resolutions crash and burn and how to ensure more success!
New year, new YOU, right? Inspired by the turn of the calendar page, we make resolutions and set new intentions...