“I just want to be alone—in the forest doing nothing.” – Adrian Forsyth I am not the type of person who enjoys a lot of social stimulation. The bar scene and crowds are not for … Read More
What Makes A Yogi A Yogi
Definition of yogi 1: a person who practices yoga 2: capitalized : an adherent of Yoga philosophy 3: a markedly reflective or mystical person I have met a number of westerners who apply the term … Read More
Don’t Worry About It Ending, It’s Just a Disguise for a New Beginning
I’ll admit, I am not a fan of “endings”. Most recently this was evident when my yoga teacher training concluded. Even though all the students were strangers at the beginning, by the end of the … Read More
A Month On the Mat Part 2: Yoga Lessons at Blue Osa
For anyone who is not already following my journey, these posts represent a chronicle of my first steps into yoga. To quickly recap, I arrived at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa with the intention … Read More
A Month On The Mat Part 1: Yoga Lessons At Blue Osa
As I arrived at the gates of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat + Spa – my home for the next month – my mind was a whirr to what might lie on the other side. With … Read More
A Challenge from a Yogi to You: A Clean Space Promotes a Clean Mind
Oh yes, I know that feeling. When you return home after a long day at work day and don’t want to do anything but lay down on your bed. What about that huge pile of … Read More
Advice For Yoga Teachers Just Starting Out
You’ve just finished your yoga teacher training and you’re wondering whether you’re ready to start teaching yet. Maybe you’re full of confidence and eager to get going, or perhaps you’re holding back and questioning your … Read More
How To Practice Yoga Anywhere You Go
We are accustomed to our routines and behavioral patterns. Daily routines that have a positive effect on you are definitely good, yet sometimes it’s also good to break your pattern. The essence in all is … Read More
How I Accidentally Became Brave
Accidental Bravery What is bravery, exactly? How do you boil it down to a phrase that inspires other humans to to ask for what they want out of life? Leaps of faith. Bravery to me … Read More
Three Reasons Why Yoga Immersions Build a Sustainable Base for Change
Forget the 28 day rule. It never gets easy. Yoga, journaling, meditation, a morning run. It will become part of my habit if I choose to do it. Each day. That’s what a habit means: constantly choosing to do … Read More