My intention was to send this out before the fall equinox but as life throws curveballs I am experiencing first hand the need for flexibility - isn't that a perfect initiation into balance. 

Two years ago this week the world lost a beautiful and wise soul. My stepdad Jerry was 62 and way too young to die. Jerry was not just healthy, he was obsessed with being healthy.

Thank you to those who followed along on this challenge. If you haven't started yet consider starting Day 2 on July 31 with the full moon - a wonderful time for reflection.

Summer is here and life feels as wide open as the skies. We've waited for months for the sun and long days. As we fly through the warmth of the season, routines and grounding take a back seat.

To stop the summer from passing too quickly 

In a world filled with too much judgement and criticism it can be very hard to find a place of self-acceptance. Mediation is a very powerful tool for finding inner-peace.  Next time you meditate try adding one of these beautiful mudras...

I truly discovered the benefit of props when I started to study at an Iyengar studio. I had been taking Vinyasa and Hatha classes for years and was feeling in a rut - I felt good about my meditation and Pranayama but my asana practice was stagnant.