I recently attended a Japanese Tea Ceremony conducted by my dear friend and owner of Harumi Healing House Yoga Studio, Harumi Maejima. As I sat on my yoga mat and observed this very special event, I realized how comforting, how very relaxing and peaceful rituals can be. Why was this, I thought? What is it about connecting to very old, …
“When we S.E.L.F. Care, stress doesn’t stand a chance.” Dr. Kathleen Hall I’m always on the lookout for new and simple self care tools and a huge part of my own self care is to write these posts. And even if you don’t have time to read every one, my hope is that seeing the email in your inbox from …
I recently went horseback riding, for the first time in years, through gorgeous quaking aspens of the Grand Teton National Park. I forged rolling streams on a skittish mare who did not like the river. She was constantly challenging me to see who was more in charge – was she or was I? I could have complained to the …
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” – Dalai Lama I just returned from a three-day retreat through Reggie’s Coaching Academy, away from my daily life, along with like-minded women in the sacred quietude on a lake in Minnesota. Spring was in full bloom with gorgeously green grass, fabulously fresh air, and …
“Everyone understands the language of smiling.” – Yogi Extraordinaire, Sharon Robinson A few days ago in yoga class a new gal joined us who had never done yoga and didn’t speak a word of English. She was visiting our great state of Arizona and her friend suggested they go to her weekly yoga class. I happen to believe that I …
