Writings to Encourage WellBeing

Key Benefits of Embarking on a Wellness Retreat

In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of tranquility and self-care can be challenging. Wellness retreats have surged in popularity recently, offering a much-needed escape from the...

Having just returned from Costa Rica (again), I feel ready to truly clear out the junk from my trunk. Meaning... clean the house, clear the closet, and cleanse my body. In fact, my feet have been cramping from a touch of dehydration after a...

Here it is the first day of 2024. Is your mind set on a New Year’s Resolution declaring, “This year I’m going to….” 

Maybe last night you even held a sacred ritual, huddled up with your besties around a raging...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16-part mini-course

PART ELEVEN: ASANA

Steadiness and ease in balance create the comfortable seat.
- SUTRA II.46

Gingerly stepping onto the soft surface of your sticky mat, your breath releases with a...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16-part mini-course

PART TEN: ISHVARA PRANIDHANA

Surrender to the Divine.
- SUTRA II.45

Contemplating the teachings of Ishvara Pranidhana, my mind immediately conjures up those words that we baby boomers know so well, ...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16 part mini-course

PART NINE: SVADHYAYA – Self Study

Sacred study of the divine through scriptures, nature, and introspection.
– SUTRA II.44

There is always room for improvement in your life. Svadhyaya...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 16 part mini-course

PART SEVEN: SAUCHA – CLEANLINESS

Through simplicity and continual refinement, the body, thoughts, and emotions become clear reflections of the Self within. Saucha revels our joyful...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 16-part mini-course

PART SIX: SANTOSHA – BEING CONTENT

The result of contentment is total happiness.  – Sutra II.42

How often do you feel content? 

The teachings of Yoga advise...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 16 part mini-course

PART FIVE: APARIGRAHA - Living in Abundance

Acknowledging abundance, we recognize the blessings in everything and gain insights into the purpose of our worldly existence.
– SUTRA...