How Backbends Can Open Your Heart to Love & Compassion.
Discover how backbends can transform your emotional landscape, combining ancient yoga wisdom with modern science to open your heart to greater love and compassion.
Movement & Vitality for Midlife
Mindful movement and strength training designed specifically for midlife bodies. Combining yoga wisdom with functional fitness, these classes help you maintain vitality, build strength, and move with confidence through your transformative years.
Exploring the Last Three Limbs of Yoga: Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
Explore the final three limbs of yoga—Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi—as tools for inner peace and clarity, particularly in midlife. Learn about their benefits and practices to bring calm and focus to your daily life.
Pratyahara: Turning Inward for Calm and Clarity in Midlife and in Autism.
Pratyahara, the practice of turning inward, holds a unique value for midlifers and those with autism. Discover how sensory withdrawal can bring calm and clarity through techniques like breath awareness and Yoga Nidra.
Pranayama: The Breath of Life.
Discover the transformative power of pranayama, the conscious control of breath, in navigating life’s challenges. This blog delves into the profound connection between pranayama and emotional well-being, exploring its role in healing grief and finding balance during midlife. Learn practical techniques and insights to harness the life force within you and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Sthira Sukham Asanam: Finding Balance in Grief and Midlife.
Discover how the yoga practice of sthira sukham asanam can help you find balance and peace amidst life’s challenges. This blog explores the connection between this ancient yogic principle and the modern experiences of grief and midlife. Learn practical tips on incorporating yoga into your daily life to cultivate resilience and well-being.
The Niyamas: Cultivating Self-Discipline for a Flourishing Midlife Yoga Practice.
The Yamas establish a foundation of ethical living, which is the bedrock of any spiritual practice. They guide our interactions with the world, promoting non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, moderation, and non-possessiveness. The Niyamas, on the other hand, turn our focus inwards, inviting us to cultivate self-discipline and personal growth. These internal observances include cleanliness (Saucha), contentment (Santosha), discipline (Tapas), self-study (Svadhyaya), non-attachment (Aparigraha), and surrender (Ishvarapranidhana).
Anchoring Midlife Grief in the Ethical Bedrock of Yoga.
Midlife can be a time of profound change and loss. Grief, a natural response to these losses, can feel overwhelming. But yoga offers a unique perspective for navigating this complex terrain. This blog post explores how the Yamas, the ethical principles of yoga, can serve as an anchor in midlife grief. Discover how practices like self-awareness, self-compassion, and honoring your limitations can support you through the grieving process.
Cultivating Ethical Conduct for a Flourishing Midlife.
Midlife can be a time of profound change and self-discovery. But amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to lose sight of your well-being. The ancient wisdom of the Yamas offers a powerful framework for cultivating ethical conduct and creating a more fulfilling midlife experience.
This blog post explores the five Yamas – Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (moderation), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) – and how they can be integrated into your yoga practice, fitness routine, meditation sessions, and even your interactions with animals.
Sleepless in Midlife? A Sleep Immersion for a Restful You.
As we age, our sleep patterns can change, leaving us feeling tired and drained. But a good night’s rest isn’t a luxury – it’s essential for our well-being. This blog post dives into the concept of sleep immersion, a holistic approach to creating a sleep haven in your midlife years.