One of the things that I try to remind my students (and myself at times!) is that you can practice yoga anywhere (even if you only have 5 free minutes) -- in the check-out line of the supermarket, on a train, in a plane, in the car -- even on the couch. Yes, that's right -- the couch. Look at it as ...

As I browse through the latest Omega catalog and marvel at the number of workshops offering to heal this, Zen that, and help you attain enlightenment with this modality, that teaching, and this method, I am heartened to see that good free (and fun) yoga stuff still exists. I just recently simplified...

"In the morning remember it is a new day, a new beginning. Have a decision deep in your heart that, ‘Today I am not going to waste this opportunity. Enough is enough! Today I am going to be aware, today I am going to be alert, today I am going to devote as much energy as possible to the single cau...

"The students' limitations and belief structures affect how well they comprehend the instruction. Each student's present level of awareness determines what he or she gets from the class. The wisest students realize that the instructor is really just a facilitator or an educated guide. They understan...

In the spirit of trying new things, I did something this weekend that I rarely do -- I went to the movies. I had heard a lot of hype about Slumdog Millionaire yet I had no clue as to the plot of the movie. After watching the trailer online, I knew that I wanted to see it. What a delight! It's the be...

Recently I attended a four month workshop that focused on pleasure. Needless to say, I had a blast and I learned some very interesting things about myself and human nature. I learned that while we want to experience pleasure, it isn't always so easy to receive it. Hmmmm...perhaps that's why so many ...

Is holiday stress draining you and the joy of the holidays? If you're struggling this season, check out the helpful tips on the new Turn Stress Into Bliss blog. The blog is authored by Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy founder and author of the book Turn Stress into Bliss - the Proven 8 week Program for S...

Welcome to the random thoughts of a yogi... I find myself in a bit of a pickle lately -- in a time when outside forces are wanting me to speed up, my body is telling me to slow down. Since I know that my body is filled with infinite wisdom, I tend to defer to it. Still, it's hard when I've got a lot...

There's no denying it -- the holidays are upon us. As usual, I feel as though they snuck up while I wasn't looking. This year I've found some amazing items - from items whose proceeds contribute to a cause to wonderful clothes to goodies to pamper your body as well as your soul. Everything that I re...

As I chanted three oms to bookend my morning yoga practice, I was reminded at how yoga skeptics often use the phrase "are we going to be doing weird stuff like chanting om?!?!" I suppose I thought chanting om was a bit odd before I started practicing yoga. Yet the first time I stood in a yoga class ...