"To Thine own self be true,  And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. Farewell, my blessing season this in thee!"   How often the words "To Thine own self be true" would cross my mind throughout these 35+ years of my Spiritual journey. How simple the words of Sha ... Read More »

Thanksgiving is a day for sharing meals and spending time with family and friends but every day is an opportunity for Giving Thanks. At the end of every Yoga class I direct my students to turn their attention to Gratitude. To give thanks for their world and everyone in it. To give thanks for their material comforts whatever they may be ... Read More »

I had the privilege of being with a great Teacher 6 days a week, usually 50 hours a week for four years and studied with him for six. Every moment in his presence was an opportunity to learn and I took full advantage of every opportunity. He was constantly directing me to myself; presenting questions for me to explore, to learn about myse ... Read More »

The greatest miracle of my humanity is my heart. The limitless capacity to love and be loved captures my attention now and then. I wonder if my heart is not my Soul and my Soul is not my heart. How can anything so human be capable of immense love? How can anything physical and defined hold so much? I observe and witness how easily I love ... Read More »

On Thursday, November 3rd @ 11:24pm our little Emma arrived. This pure Soul encased in a beautiful body joined our family. The incredible gift of her arrival is the common bond of our open hearts, open arms, open world for our little Angel. Watching my son so effortlessly step into the role of fatherhood is what most deeply touches my hea ... Read More »

When the stars align anything is possible. A moment that takes our breath away…meeting someone for the first time and Knowing this is a gift a blessing, right here and now. I've been alone and on my own for years now and have lived with peaceful acceptance of being alone. I was alone but not lonely. I even came to terms with th ... Read More »

Middle age brings reflection…a time to understand myself and my life. I look in the mirror and see the map of my life…the lines of my face. The creases around my eyes are a lifetime of smiles. Gentle lines from the corner of my eye to my cheek…the path of tears. Around my mouth…laughter, joy, a lifetime of expressi ... Read More »

In every Yoga class and opening meditation I ask my students to "bring your minds attention to your breath and pick a word or two that describes the condition of your breath in this moment, now bring your minds attention to your physical body and pick a word or two that describes the overall condition of your physical body in this mo ... Read More »

Today is my birthday. I love my birthday and am always surprised by those who want to ignore their birthday, dash it, pretend they don't have one and resist aging. My birthday is a celebration of my Life…the moment I entered this magnificent world and experience. I am so deeply grateful to my parents for that sparkle in the eye, ... Read More »

Every year I am amazed by the courage of each woman who attends the Adirondack Arts & Healing Retreat at the Great Camp Sagamore. They drive through the gate, cross the bridge and enter the unknown and for some it is all familiar as they return year after year. As I reflect on last weekend I see every woman and remember how they came ... Read More »