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
Strong & Balanced, a 90 minute class this Saturday
Mother’s Day Weekend mini yoga workshop! Join me on Saturday May 13th at 9:15 for a 90 minute yoga session
Wake up & Move in a New Saturday Class!
Wake up and Move! Join us for this 90 minute monthly Saturday morning Hatha flow class focusing on active movement and strength building. Clear your mind and rejuvenate your body
The ‘science’ of squishing – twists, binds and rolling
In yoga we are often squishing our body parts in wild and unusual ways. What’s the logic behind twisting, binding, folding and rolling on top of stuff? I put the
Spring is here (thank heavens)! What’s a yogi to do?
Spring is finally here, chasing off a cold and very wet winter. Trees are blossoming, creeks are flowing and the temperatures are creeping up. What does spring mean for our
Only two days left to sign up for my Beginning Yoga series
Signup for my Beginning Yoga ~ Four Class Series ends on March 4th. If you sign up now, you will get a recording of our first session from Feb 25
If spring equals stuffy nose, relief may come from a Neti Pot
Spring is here and so are spring time allergies. I suffered from hay fever for much of my adult life. Fortunately, allergies impact me less and less these days (thanks
F is for Flexible, a copy of my February newsletter
If you don’t receive my monthly newsletter, here is a copy of the February version. Sign up for my emails on the bottom of my homepage.
Now offering private yoga sessions in Marin County
Are you looking for yoga without joining a crowded class? Do you feel not quite ready to learn yoga while everyone is watching? Maybe you have injuries or concerns that
New Class! Thursdays 10:30AM in San Anselmo
Great news! I have added a new class at Yoga & Wellness in San Anselmo on Thursdays at 10:30. This is a gentle Hatha Yoga class. Think of it as
Beginner Yoga Workshop in San Anselmo beginning February 25th
I am so excited to announce a 4 class beginners yoga series at Yoga & Wellness in San Anselmo! Four Saturdays ~ Feb. 25, March 4, March 11 & March
A Luxurious Movement Practice – finding joy in effort
I often start my classes with a SATYA practice which I find to be very luxurious. The slow intentional movements are designed to move fascia and muscle in a gentle
Welcome back, let’s begin again
New year, new beginning. New day, new dawn. Out with the old, in with the new. Time to turn the page. Cliches right? The desire to change is our nature.
Join us for an Open House on January 14th ~ yoga, SATYA, massage…
On Saturday, January 14th from 9AM-2PM, we will be having an open house at Yoga & Wellness in San Anselmo. I’ll be teaching from 11:00 to 11:40. We’ll begin our
