The Making of A Poem, A Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms by Mark Strand and Eavan Boland describes a sonnet as “a poem of fourteen lines, usually iambic.” This is my first attempt at a current day sonnet about my yoga practice for my NaPoWriMo 2013 Day 14 submission. I hope you enjoy it. Root down, Rise Up, Stand Tall …
Advice From A Yogi
I wrote this poem after my yoga class last night with one of my favorite teachers, Michaela. Advice From A Yogi What comes up, let it out The yogi softly shared; What you don’t want leave behind Can you? Would you dare? When anger rises in your heart Let go and watch it fade; When fear appears and stops you …
Om Cycle? What’s That?
I started a new exercise class at my favorite yoga studio. It’s a combination of spin cycling and yoga. How can that be, you ask? So did I. “Om Cycle is an inspirational mind/body experience designed to unlock your highest potential. Our instructors are committed to direct the class in a motivating upbeat manner to encourage you to ride through …
Namaste
I wrote this after a week in Montana with Cowgirl turned Yoga Teacher Margaret Vap Burns, and after modifying it slightly, I thought it was a nice compliment to my retreat this past weekend. Enjoy. Namaste Strengthen your core, Breathe in, breathe out; All that you need is here. Be open, let go Focus, and …
Letting Go
“It’s high time you step forward and claim, DEMAND, WHATEVER it is that you want from life. Remember though, that the gatekeeper who will give it to you, is the same gatekeeper who has kept it from you . . . yourself.” – Anonymous My husband and I just returned from visiting family on the east coast. We flew into …