Yoga​​

When I put "Exercise Benefits Brain Function" and "Dancing Benefits Brain Function" and "Yoga Benefits Brain Function in my Goggle search, many, many articles appear about the benefits of these Movement art forms. There is also Tai Chi, meditation, and many ways we each can Ignite our brain and keep our brain healthy and active. In Nia, we Ignite our brain in many ways to include music ( read THIS is your brain on music), movements that stimulate both sides of our brain,

Hello My Friends! Have you ever wondered where I get my inspiration for my class focus? The majority of the time I get it from my body. What is my body needing, what is my body saying to me? From the voice of my body guiding me, my weekly class focus is created! TA DA!!! This week my ribcage, chest has been speaking to me about being stuck in some areas and needing expansion. Did you know the condition of our ribcage affects our breathing? Think about it! By design, o

"Can you show courage and stay in the fire until you find the blessings?" Catharine Larsen Namaste Friends and Family, How was your step into 2020? I stepped into 2020 with disarray and chaos surrounding me, as well as being with the joy of a new year and a new decade surrounded by friends and loved ones. As I am always reminded, life holds many surprises and unexpected gifts! A wonderful tool that helps me to be with the chaos and "fire" of life is by practicing one of the

Namaste Friends!! While the month of November often brings the awareness of gratitude to life, why wait?? Living in gratitude is something we can do on a daily basis, and can be as simple as: Writing a thank you note to a friend (not a email - a card!). Keeping a gratitude journal and writing down at least 1 thing you are grateful for each day. This is my practice and it helps to put life in perspective and starts my day off with sunshine! Offering a smile. It will not onl

I would like to introduce you to my new Nia body of work called Heart Warriors, and share with you about its creation. My inspiration for this body of work was sparked on April 28 when I attended The Cosmic Mass in my hometown of San Antonio. The Cosmic Mass was created by Matthew Fox, and invites a new way of celebrating and worshipping through dance, meditation, music and imagery. It also invites us to be in community, to celebrate our humanity, to honor and preserve our

Namaste Friends! I have returned once again to my beloved book, The Yamas & Niyams by Deborah Adele. The ​Yamas & Niyamas are ​2 of the foundational limbs of the 8-Limbs of Yoga. We can think of them as guidelines, disciplines or observances that can be used to guide us on our path of life. I also like the reference to them as "jewels", for they are like "rare gems of wisdom that give direction to a well-lived and joyful life.". This week I am exploring and living with the

Hello Friends!! Namaste Friends! The ​Yamas & Niyamas are ​one of the foundational limbs of the 8-Limbs of Yoga. We can think of them as guidelines, disciplines or observances that can be used to guide us on our path of life. I also like the reference to them as "jewels", for they are like "rare gems of wisdom that give direction to a well-lived and joyful life." . This is from The Yamas & Niyams by Deborah Adele. I love this book and I constantly go back to it as a reminde

Hello friends! As I mentioned in my March 28, 2019 blog, I am digging the book "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga" by Deepak Chopra and David Simon, and this week I will be focusing on the 1st spiritual law, "The Law of Pure Potentiality". This law simply states that at the core of our being is pure awareness, pure consciousness, and it is the source of joy in our life. Through JOY we can then open to our pure potential. "The realm of pure potentiality is the home of knowle

Have you read the book "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga" by Deepak Chopra and David Simon? I finished a week or so ago, and I am wondering why it has taken me this long to acquire this significant book! As its "catch phase" says, it is a practical guide to healing, and it is so relevant to all of my movement practices and my life. It is also a book that I will be able to pick up over and over again to reap its knowledge and guidance. This week I have been drawn to Law 4, t

Hello Dear Friends and Family, What are you Embracing? A loved one, the day, the moment, or maybe today you are embracing the moon!! Whatever it is, there is nothing like the sensation of embracing. When I am embracing someone or something, whether physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually, this embrace surrounds me with support and love. Embracing my nephew Conrad, embracing freedom, embracing change , embracing my breath, embracing who I am...all surround and sup