Monthly Yoga & Yoga Nidra

I have been working to create a monthly yoga and yoga nidra practice with LifeForce Yoga and it is finally up and running. I know, I know, it is not the same thing as doing yoga with me in person. … Continue reading

Bergamot – The Oil of Self-Acceptance

Bergamot Oil

This post first appeared on the LifeForce Yoga Healing Institute Page. In this month’s Essential Oils for Emotion Well-being we will delve into the citrus oil called Bergamot, known as the Oil of Self-Acceptance. In the video, I share information … Continue reading

Root Chakra Meditation

Put on your headphones, find a quiet spot, apply your Code Red oil and enjoy this Root Chakra Meditation (it works great even if you don’t have your Code Red oil yet). For this meditation, we use Chinmaya mudra, which … Continue reading

Root Chakra

We begin our journey through the subtle body, which reflects into all aspects of our lives, with the root chakra (note: the sanskrit word is written cakra, for ease of comprehension, the spelling has been changed to that which is … Continue reading

Seven Sisters Chakra Blends

In 2014, I saw Tori Amos and was able to meet with her individually twice for a few short moments. She spoke about the need to “outcreate” the darkness, the things that hold us back. The concerts were, and are, … Continue reading

Practice You: Daily Awakening Deck

“54 Portals to Explore, Illuminate, and Nurture Your True Self” The Practice You: Daily Awakening Deck, from Elena Brower, which came out just this week, is a spectacular aid to your personal practice. The deck is a compliment to the … Continue reading

I’m Not Good Enough

I'm Not Good Enough

Every morning, I draw cards for inspiration. This card exemplifies how I was feeling this morning when I started my day. I felt inundated with that seed that we all carry of “I’m Not Good Enough.” Sometimes it’s present, sometimes … Continue reading

Big News!

So much has changed in the last year, I can barely keep up with it all. My healing is slow going and seems to have tapered off. For me, that means that I am not as active as I used … Continue reading

March Updates & Yoga for Mood Management

Years ago (over a decade!), when I started teaching yoga, I wanted to teach Yoga for Depression and Yoga for Anxiety classes. Every studio said, “no, students won’t come to a class like that.” Even Yoga for Mood Management was … Continue reading

Video Blog 10 Day Transformation – Day 4

Last night I felt terrible. I spent hours working on taxes and an issue with Quickbooks. I ended my work day with a splitting headache and fell asleep on the couch I slept really well, woke up feeling rested, all … Continue reading