I took remedial Geometry in 10th grade. I'm not sure how they knew this was a terrible subject for me, but they did. Having just come from, and loved, algebra, I wasn't very concerned about Geometry. Imagine my surprise when it just didn't seem to take. Apparently I am missing the spacial awareness chip, so … Continue reading Geometry And Yoga
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A personal journey into the world of yoga and meditation.
Yoga Nidra – Where Do You Take Me?
I was drug to my first Yoga Nidra class by one of my yoga buddies in September. Struggling as I did with Savasana, I was not thrilled with the idea of an hour long Savasana class. My friend assured me it would be worth it, and that it might even help me with my Savasana … Continue reading Yoga Nidra – Where Do You Take Me?
Can Yoga Give Me Self-Love?
Self-love is not my strong suit. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that self-love is practically non-existent for me. I know that everyone has issues with various parts of themselves, like the stick thin woman who thinks her thighs are fat, or the over-weight but otherwise happy woman who hates her hair, … Continue reading Can Yoga Give Me Self-Love?
I Need An App To Learn That App
I try really hard not to act old. I pride myself on not saying “kids these days….”, or “when I was a kid….”, or “the problems with this generation……”. I am a firm believer that while the issues facing “kids” today aren’t the issues I faced, this makes them no less difficult or relevant. I … Continue reading I Need An App To Learn That App
A Gift From Yoga
Yoga gave me a broken pinky finger, and it was the highlight of my summer! The break has prevented me from writing, cleaning & cooking. It has brought me pain, splints, a hand brace and physical therapy. It has created discomfort on my mat, in my life, in bed even. It has slowed my … Continue reading A Gift From Yoga
Mind or Body? Connection in Yoga
Having already divulged my age I feel comfortable revealing that I was in college & graduate school in the early 1980’s, studying psychology. I think it was the Star Wars movies, with the introduction of “The Force”, the knowledge that we only use 10% of our brain, and the plethora of studies using biofeedback, that … Continue reading Mind or Body? Connection in Yoga
Inner Mean Girl versus Inner Nice Girl
One night I was watching tv with my 13 year old, and he was admiring his feet. He said “my toes look like little people, don’t they? They are like plump, juicy little people”. And they actually do! I was jealous that he could like his feet at age 13. At 13 I hated my … Continue reading Inner Mean Girl versus Inner Nice Girl
Savasana – My Nemisis
My Nemesis: Savasana I feel so alone in my struggle with Savasana. Article after article espouses the wonder of Savasana, the restorative, miraculous, healing nature of the pose. I recently read that good Savasana is equivalent to a good desert at the end of the meal. Being a huge fan of desert I have tried … Continue reading Savasana – My Nemisis
Yoga + Cancer
How I Found Yoga For years, well meaning friends have tried to get me to the mat. The ploys ranged from “you’ll feel so relaxed you’ll sleep like a baby” to “it will be a fun girls’ night”. Each attempt sent me deep into myself to reiterate the reasons yoga wasn’t for me. Some of … Continue reading Yoga + Cancer
Groomed but Escaped 