Self Love…A Lesson from my 2-year-old
My 2-year-old, Gretta, was my teacher this week. I had just put her in a cute dress and colorful hair bow. She immediately ran to the full-length mirror, and squeals of delight and joy abounded as she admired her reflection. She was so authentically happy to bask in the beauty of herself, that she proceeded […]
Boundaries
We psychologists often explore the concept of boundaries with clients. In some instances, a person’s boundaries are so high they have literally “cut themselves off” from engaging in close and loving relationships with others. They are guarded and shut down in an attempt to protect themselves from pain and heartache. On the other hand, other […]
Universal Smackdown
Universal Smackdown. This is how my girlfriend described my life during these past months. I think of it as a wake-up call, a mid-life splash of water on the face, a call to change. A cluster of strange physical symptoms started in late summer, primarily a deep fatigue that felt like a 50 pound weight […]
The Power of a Relaxed Face
In yoga, its not uncommon to see students pushing to achieve an outward form of an asana – trying to emulate their teacher, a photo, or the person in front of them – even when their body and breath are telling them they aren’t ready yet. In the yoga sutras, Patanjali stresses the need in […]
Letting GO
I think of myself as someone who relishes change and is open to new experiences. Yet recently I find myself grasping, wanting things to remain how they have been. As the days get shorter, I find myself longing for the light of summer. As the leaves fall to the ground, I feel sadness that the […]
Meditating With My Kids
After talking with a friend whose kindergartener was learning meditation at school, I was inspired to try this at home with my 8-year-old and 5-year-old. Even though I’ve been working on a meditation practice for nearly 20 years, it hadn’t dawned on me to teach my kids this invaluable skill. I always believed that the […]
How Yoga Heals
Yoga has stood the test of time as an approach that creates transformation. It has much to say about the mind and its fluctuations. For thousands of years, the yogis probed the mysteries of the mind and consciousness. I believe what they found has great applicability to our own search and understanding of self. Yoga […]
What is Yoga?
Yoga is a 5,000 year-old discipline, but with a very simple goal: Happiness. Yoga tells us that in order to realize lasting happiness (ananda), we must discover our true, spiritual nature. The word yoga actually means “to yoke” or “to unite”. It is a chance to connect with the Universe, the Source, or God. For […]
Unlock Your Potential
Perseverance and sticking with whatever is in your path, whether it is running for president, parenting, a work project, painting your house, finishing your thesis, meditating daily, or kicking up into handstand, is the key to transformation. When the trials set in and the brick walls appear, it can be alluring to give up and […]
Going with the Flow
“Be a cup and the universe flows into you. Be an arrow, and the universe retreats from you”. –Zen Proverb Ever have one of those days where nothing went right? Monday was a comedy of errors for me. Somewhere between arriving late for swimming lessons, leaving the lunch boxes I had meticulously packed for dinner […]
