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New Year, New Opportunities!

New Year, New Opportunities!
If there is one thing I know for sure, it is that human beings are hard wired for evolution. There is nothing static about us, except our beliefs, and even those change over time. That is why, after 14 years of running the ISHTA Yoga studio, my job description is changing. I am honored to…
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Remembrance

Remembrance
Image by Robert Sturman Sometimes we forget that we are not quantifiable. We forget that there is not an external force deciding our worth based on a number or a final outcome. We forget that life is not a competition or a race or a score, but that we are are actually here to remember the source from which we…
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Mothering

Mothering
“We are born of love; Love is our mother.”  – Rumi This past year has been rich with opportunities for us to learn what it means to mother.  The word mother comes from the Latin word mater, which is also where the word matter comes from. To mother is to give and sustain life. It is to…
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The Journey In

The Journey In
"And you? When will you being that long journey into yourself?” - Rumi Here we are, one month into 2021 - ready for new beginnings, leaning towards hope, and desperate for our world to heal. I’m sure I am not alone when I say that this year so far has been exhausting. I often find…
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Conscious Creativity

Conscious Creativity
Our creativity is born from our desire to perpetuate life. When we create something, whether it be a piece of music, a gourmet meal, or a social media post, we are affirming to the universe that we are capable of manifestation. It is the life force energy, or prana, that rides on our breath and is…
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Lessons and Blessings

Lessons and Blessings
“Thank you is the best prayer that anyone could say.” -Alice Walker Gratitude is not only healing, it is the pathway to abundance. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday here in the US, it is easy to put a lens on what isn’t right this year. Many of us aren’t traveling, communing with family, or…
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I’m a Satya Soul Sister!

I’m a Satya Soul Sister!
I have always been drawn to gem stones, ever since I was a small child. I used to gravitate towards crystals whenever I saw them, not knowing the power that they held. As an energy worker, I use gem stones and yantra (shapes) to expand or elevate my consciousness. Smoky Topaz and Onyx to ground…
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The Business of Yoga

The Business of Yoga
The business of yoga is an ever complex, delicate balance of marketing, finances, community, and messaging. Read my interview with Yoga Journal here on my thoughts and insights on what makes a successful yoga teacher and yoga business.   “The more you can crystalize your intention of what you want to create for yourself, the…
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The Yoga of Politics

The Yoga of Politics
As a general rule, I try not to bring politics into my teaching. It can be divisive and triggering for people – the opposite of what we are going for in yoga. However, the current election is so deeply enmeshed in the consciousness of our society that it has to be looked at one way…
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