Urban Zen

“We believe that it takes a strong back and a soft front to face the world.”  Roshi Joan Halifax Are you being called to serve?  Do you have a passion to help your loved ones who may be living with terminal illness?  Do you want to work with persons undergoing cancer treatment and be able … Continue reading Urban Zen

On Children

  The other day while listening to  Super Soul Sunday with Dr. Shefali, Oprah read the poem On Children by Kahlil Gibran.  This poem really spoke to me!  I believe our children are independent souls and do not have to think and behave as we do.  We can love and learn from them and nurture … Continue reading On Children

An AHA Moment

  I had a wonderful practice this morning.  As I laid down for Savasana my mind started to wander to posting here.  I was thinking that maybe I would post about setting intentions for practice, teaching and, living, for that matter.  I would share how I set my intention to be present and open to … Continue reading An AHA Moment

Put on Your Oxygen Mask First

If you've ever flown before, you've heard this statement, "In the event of an emergency and the oxygen masks drop down, please put  your mask on first before assisting children or others."  This serves as a reminder that we need to care for ourselves before we can care for others.  As women, it is part … Continue reading Put on Your Oxygen Mask First

Parent and Child Yoga Minutes

The truth of the matter is that I have reaped so many benefits from my yoga and meditation/mindfulness practice that yes, I would love for my entire family to practice on a daily basis with me.  I will say, my daughter does enjoy going to class with me when she is not hanging with her … Continue reading Parent and Child Yoga Minutes