Keeping the flame of yoga alive
I often use the analogy in my classes that when we practice yoga or any physical activity we have a flame inside us. This could be a steady burning smoulder that lasts us hopefully for the duration of the class (and the rest of our lives) or it could be a wild fire that burns out everything in its path,...
An “un-Yogi” Yoga teacher
What does it mean to be a yogi? To become a yogi? What does a yogi wear? Who is a true yogi? What are the gods of yoga? Do I need to wear yoga beads? Does chanting in yoga make you a real yogi? Does yoga make you poop? The questions could go on and on… and on. Yes, a yogi...
Illuminating Samadhi Pada – contemplations on concentration
From what I can glean of the Samadhi Pada, the first part of the 51 thread of the multi faceted 195 Patanjali yoga sutras, is that we have an opportunity to remember ourselves. When unencumbered by facts or illusions, delusions or memories of the past, we may then know our soul and rest in our ultimate truth. The sutras provide a framework...
Shaping awareness: on and off the yoga mat
As a teacher of physical disciplines for 20 years, I have come to a clear understanding about what I am teaching and how I am teaching it. I’m not talking about just moving the body and getting a sweat on, although that is a small part of it. I am teaching awareness on a deep fundamental level. I am teaching...
Awakening Yoga Retreat in the Philippines 2020
Come and share my birthday with me next April 11-18 and expand your understanding of yoga in this immersive yoga retreat, just one hour flight from Manila, to the best luxury resort on the outskirts of Negros Island at Salaya Beach Houses. We will do some epic yoga, maybe have a cocktail or two and soak up some sun! Ahhhh island life! Check...