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Whole Body Breath

It's not just a lung affair! Your whole body breathes when you breathe. One of my students said she was connecting more deeply to her...

The Power of Affirmations - Dancing with the Shadow

A long time ago I trained in the 3-year Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy program. I don’t currently practice their techniques, per se, but I...

Upper Back Tight and Stuck? Try This!

This Video was recorded in time lapse for amusement. The actual routine is done slowly with relaxed, even breathing. This routine...

Everyday Mindfulness

The Holidays are upon us. Here are some simple everyday mindfulness techniques to help us take care of ourselves in the midst of what...

You Are Worthy of Love and Belonging

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” This is a powerful quote by Brené Brown,...

Bhumisparsha Mudra: Unshakable Wisdom

This is an illustration of the temptation of the Buddha by Mara, the demon king (aka Lord of the Senses, aka Lord of Death). I am not...

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Avidyā, Spiritual Bypassing & Gaslighting

Avidyā = spiritual misunderstanding, not knowing, ignorance Avidyā is regarding the impermanent as permanent, the impure as pure, the...

The Art of Śavāsana

Full disclosure: I am writing this post in a mad dash before getting ready to teach, so consider this a preliminary exploration....