In each moment the fire rages, it will burn away a hundred veils. And carry you a thousand steps toward your goal. ~ Rumi Solo sunrise rituals - Black Rock City - 2023. (My bike has been to more burns (13!) than most people ;) Hi Reader, Ayurveda teaches that we accumulate heat over the summer, which can aggravate Pitta Dosha, the dosha associated with spreading fire. 🔥 Pitta aggravation is connected to anger, frustration, resistance and even rage (of course there's also good rage!), yet in...
7 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Today we explored playful gait patterns, balance, and seated mobility that reveal our counter-spiraling spine! Today's recording is ready for you! Your link to revisit and enjoy today's practice: Here's the YouTube private link for 18 Sept 2024 - Counter-Spiraling Spine Since this is a monthly subscription, the past 3 recording links will be appended to these emails You can access and replay these recordings forever... please SAVE THE LINKS for yourself Past 3 weeks of recordings:...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony. ~Thomas Merton This week: intro to nervous system regulation, and an invitation to Finding Balance donation retreat. 🌹 Your nervous system is the gatekeeper of your bodymind state. It’s responsible for everything from your heartbeat to digestion, your sense of pain, your mood, and giving the 'ok' for change- like healing. Learning how to regulate your nervous system is key to accessing a sense of groundedness,...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, In May we'll be exploring patterns of movement that support body + brain functioning and integration. Today we explored crossing patterns (also: contralateral), how they coordinate the core, the limbs, balance, our brain hemispheres and more. Some interesting reading on how crossing patterns help your brain HERE & HERE. Crawling is one of our favorite crossbody patterns. Your recording link to revisit and enjoy today's practice: Here's the YouTube private link for 2 May 2024 -...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I just finished one of the most in-depth blogs so far. Loving writing, I hope you appreciate it as much as the passion I put into it. Here's a brief excerpt, though I hope you read the whole piece. According to Medium it's an 8-minute read that's full of inspiration and information in service of living well inside and out, personal and beyond. Here's an excerpt: What does alignment truly mean? How do we know when we are there… or when we’re missing the mark? Conceptually, alignment...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, First a new blog piece that I'm very excited about:) leading to our upcoming Elements, Intro to Ayurveda & Origins of the Chakras weekend workshop, and join us for ALIGN: Evolutions in Embodied Practice! Excerpt from Chakras, Elements and Embodiment ~ new blog on Medium When I was a teenager, I was enraptured by earth-based spirituality in many forms, primarily relating to the elements. For years it was a core thread of my identity, connecting to the more-than-human world by...
about 2 years ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, First an invitation to an incredibly valuable free summit, then a morning movement & meditation practice for all, and invitations to dive deeper in study of the bodymind and yoga philosophy. 🌹 Part of the power of mindful embodied practice is in how it can be a tool to unwind and heal trauma, a topic I'm thrilled to share as a featured practice guide in the *Free* Power of Meditation Summit, hosted by therapist and Dharma teacher Kelly Blaser. The theme of this year's Power of...
about 2 years ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Happy 2024 - may this be the year we open our hearts & free our bodies like never before. Started 2024 with this view from the top! Mt. Tamalpais peak, 2,571 feet, Jan 1, 2024. Thank you for all the great feedback on the latest blog on Movement and Mental Health. It's a topic that's so valuable for the times we're living in, and one where current research is on pace to radically transform the way we think about functional fitness & mindful embodiment overall. I hope it inspires you...
about 2 years ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having a sweet holiday time, in whatever way you celebrate. In honor of Nature's pause and reflection time, instead of two regular Sunday newsletters (on holiday weekends no less), this is my last love note of 2023. First a new blog on Movement and Mental Health, then a Movement Tip for happy hips & inner alignment, registration open for weekly Embodied Resilience online practices (hooray! scroll down for special deal), plus two in-person deep embodiment education...
over 2 years ago • 4 min read