Anatomy Geek Safe Space: You, Your Neurons & Neuroplasticity
Just in case you are not one the fortunate ones who receive my monthly newsletter (you can sign up for it back only homepage), I present to you this Anatomy
After a meal, take a walk
Walking after a meal is next level self care. In Ayurveda there is a recommendation to take at least 100 steps after eating, but if you can make that into
Signs that you’re on the right track
One way to tell if we are eating in a healthful manner is to notice how we feel after we eat. Ideally you will feel:
Eat with a calm mind
We’ve probably all eaten a meal or snacks while angry, sad, arguing, or whatnot. We also probably know that doing so leads to a less than stellar dining experience. So,
How much to eat at a meal?
Our sense of how much to eat can be affected by many things. We eat very little when trying to lose weight. We eat massive amounts of protein when we
Eat at regular meal times
In Ayurveda, it is suggested that we eat 3 meals a day and avoid snacking. The timing of the meals is important and can vary from individual to individual. Eating
Eat cooked, warm foods
Warm cooked foods are easiest for our body’s to digest, so we are getting a nourishment boost even before we put the food in our mouth. In our belly, we
Daily Routines Just for You!
In Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine from India, the concept of doshas is central to understanding an individual’s constitution and health. There are three doshas which are Vata, Pitta,
Feel the intensi-tea! Teas to stoke your digestive fire
When our digestive fire (Agni) is burning well our body gets the most nourishment from what we eat and drink. Like a campfire, early in the morning our Agni may
New Class on Wednesday Mornings!
Starting February 28, I’ll be teaching a 9AM class at Yoga & Wellness. So, that’s two times a week you can catch me at Y&W (also on Monday mornings), and
Yummy cooked apples, a perfect winter breakfast for you!
Whenever it’s cold or wet outside, I have a go-to breakfast recipe that is super easy and requires very few ingredients. Stove top cooked apples are warm, flavorful, stimulating to
Tuesday Classes are Cancelled
In 2024 I am embarking on a new adventure, earring my Yoga Therapy credential! This is a multi year program with lots of coursework involved, and I already feel the
Yoga for Blissful Sleep, 4 Wednesdays at Yoga & Wellness, San Anselmo
I’m so happy to announce my new class on Wednesday evenings 6PM at Yoga & Wellness in San Anselmo beginning on January 17th! Join us for a unique yoga journey!
Settle that belly! A simple Kitchari recipe for a digestive reset
The holidays are known for feasting, food, sweets, and treats. After the festivities it may be time to bring in some simple foods and bring in some peace to our
Good Sleep : Yoga supports sleep & here are some tips for you
Sleep, beautiful sleep! Sleep feels amazing because it’s the ultimate reset button for our body and mind. After a long day, crawling into bed is like plugging yourself into the
Yoga Philosophy : Love the Yamas & Love Your life
Much of what we see as yoga today comes from The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali. Written by the sage Patanjali (or possibly by a collection of authors collectively known as
Welcome the transition – summer becomes fall (Oct. Newsletter)
If you don’t receive my newsletters, here is the latest one Is it pumpkin spice latte season? Or the beginning of sweater weather? If you’re fancy, maybe it’s Autumn. In
Yummy Ayurvedic pumpkin bread that you may just love
I promise I’m not a pumpkin spice kind of guy. I’ve never even tried a pumpkin spice latte at Starbukx or anywhere else, I swear! All that not withstanding, I
New Hatha Yoga class on Thursday mornings in San Anselmo
I am now teaching a class on Thursday mornings at 9:15 at Yoga & Wellness in San Anselmo! The class will be one hour and we will typically start with
Backbends for a Monday morning – a 1 hour yoga practice
This gentle Hatha flow yoga practice is one hour long serves up some backbends with a side of shoulder openers. We begin with a gentle SATYA practice before doing a
How does yoga support recovery from substance abuse?
There is a good chance that you have first hand experience with the dreadful consequences of substance abuse. Maybe you are in recovery yourself, or are actively engaged in addiction.
Fight & Flight or Rest & Digest? How do you want to live?
Today’s life challenges us in so so so many ways. Economic fears, crime, climate fears, aggressive people, isolation, illness, and more are woven into our daily lives to such a
Fire in our yoga practice ~ fire in our life
In the Vedas and Hatha Yoga, the concept of fire holds great significance, representing the transformative power within the body and mind. This inner fire in yoga, known as “agni,”
Ease of movement and feeling good in our body
When I talk about the benefits of yoga, one thing I always note is ease of movement. Just being able to go through typical daily tasks with comfort and joy
Recommended products
From time to time I will talk about props that I feel are best for yoga, sometimes it’s books. I’m compiling these recommendations onto a Recommended Products page for all
Six week beginners yoga series starts August 30th, sign up now
I am so happy to announce another round of my beginner yoga series. Last time we did four Saturdays, but this time the series will be six Wednesday evenings. Come
Listen to your body with presence, awareness, and compassion
Almost all of the classes I teach begin with a sequence of SATYA movements. SATYA is a system developed by Tias Little of Prajna Yoga comprised of slow, deeply felt
Yoga and The Winding Elusive Path to Happy
Happiness, that elusive and coveted state of being, seems to be on everyone’s wish list. But where can we find this elusive treasure? In the hustle and bustle of life,
Let your heart take flight! 90 minute yoga class
When we practice ‘heart opening’ poses we cultivate our senses of connection, compassion and well being. Physically, we are opening our chest and front body while strengthening and flexing our
May Newsletter What does Root Down to Rise up mean?
“Root down to rise up” It’s a common direction given in yoga classes, but what does it mean and why do we care? In life, we talk about putting down
