Beth and I are the ones in any class who raise our hands to ask questions. In a live or Zoom meeting, we’re avid participators, always eager to jump in and take part in discussions. I would chalk some of that up to our ease at public speaking. We’re performers and teachers, so expressing ourselves …
The first children’s concert of the season was a success! For my part, the best thing was looking out at a sea of kindergarten faces and saying, “let’s jump” or “let’s take a big breath” and then joining them in that safe place where Beth and I become five, again, too. For the last thirty …
Today is moving day! This afternoon we’re picking up a trailer and heading down to Yorktown Heights to empty out 1/2 of our storage facility. Whoopee! Yesterday, we visited with some friends, Joe and Lisa, in High Falls, NY. It was a beautiful ride along the reservoirs here in the Catskills. We enjoyed a vegetarian …
Another day is dawning and here I sit after completing my yoga, meditation and prayer. Yesterday, I spoke with an acquaintance who had some less-than-stellar things to say about the Ashaya Path I am considering for yoga teacher training. This upset me, but it was also a gift. I was able to set up a …
“We bring light where there is no light by shining the love in the universe onto those wounded parts that still hide inside us. They want to come out to tell their stories and heal.” ACA Meditation of the Day, Sept. 17 For the past week, I’ve woken up consistently at 5:30 am. My body …
I’ve been practicing yoga, meditating, and doing breathing exercises (pranayama) for decades, but I have to admit it – my commitment has been inconsistent. Like many yoga practitioners, I have felt the benefits, connecting my body, mind and heart in ways that nothing else can. So, why have I been inconsistent? And why would I …
Today’s post features some photos of our new place in Youngsville, NY. Like the story of The Three Bears – when Goldilocks discovers the middle path is just right – we’ve got a home that’s just right for our needs. (That sounds like it could be a Buddhist story.) Next week, we’ll fetch the storage …
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, we had a fully booked April ahead of us, all of which was canceled. Now, thankfully, our business is coming back and for that, I’m very grateful. We are reshaping the types of programs we offer. We continue to do school assemblies, of course, but we’ve slimmed down …
Waking up and feeling anxious is very common for lots of us. I’ve recently learned that it is a phenomenon caused by an increase in the main stress hormone – cortisol – surging through our bodies at an increased rate when we wake up. The stress that causes the cortisol to surge is due to …
Beth and I are trying out farmer’s markets as the source of our fruits, vegetables and bread. Our intention is to eat more healthfully, support local growers and enjoy the time we spend at the market – talking to vendors and being outdoors. Here in Callicoon, NY it stays outdoors until around Thanksgiving then heads …