Notes from The nest
An early morning brings both bright spring sun and a yard cast of thousands. Softly cooing doves and mocking birds dipping in bird baths like a winged baptism, buzzing bees gather at the womb of purple sage, barking dogs rolling around in freshly cut grass exposing their chubby bells to the open sky, lizards peeking […]
If you have ever practiced with me, you know that I almost always end class with Pattabhi Jois’s words, “the practice of yoga begins now”. This is the firm reminder that the practice is not solely Asana, but rather the body, the mat and the teachings create rich metaphor and healing expression; an atmosphere of inner […]
There is a significant rise in the understanding and exposure to Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). Note, I do not refer to PTS as a disorder (PTSD). Some more progressive Somatic clinicians feel that PTS is a biological and evolutionary response to a traumatic event. It is not a disorder but rather a naturally systemic and primal response to […]
I am one of those who loves the tradition of a fresh tree for the holiday season. Growing up in Montana as nature and land lovers and typical hunter-gatherer people, the quest for a family tree, and its resources, was respectable and serious. The cold winters were placid and the deep, isolating freeze often left us indoors at […]
The last full moon of 2019 is upon us and has been very busy in stirring up some intense emotions and patterns. This is a wonderful, and most appropriate, time of the year to purge these old ways. Set some time aside in the evening to contemplate some of the least healthy thoughts and behaviors you have. […]
MENTAL HEALTH AND SELF CARE Self-care is a big buzz concept in the world of healing and wellness. It is certainly a legitimate and necessary practice and one that warrants dedication and daily attention. However, we must recognize that self-care is not only initiated with external behaviors such as salt baths, working out, yoga, body work, music or […]
