I have always dreamed and held very closely in my heart the idea of a community, a tribe, a world where we can celebrate each other’s strengths, respect our differences, and ultimately come together with the common goal of doing our best every day to lift others up. After all, as we learned in our month of flourishing, all flourishing is mutual…

They say how you stand in Tadasana is how you stand in life! What if you throw your arms up in Tadasana and really open yourself up to all that is possible?! Tadasana, Mountain Pose is a great way to ground yourself in the beginning of the practice.

When you flourish, all flourish.

What does it mean to expand? Does it mean to go beyond what we know is possible- physically, emotionally or mentally, to become more “full”? Or, does it mean to simply grow in whatever form that takes…

Virabhadra is the name of a tall, dark and fierce deity, depicted with a thousand arms, flaming hair and eyes, and wearing a garland of skulls. She represents patience, persistence and ultimately expansion.

When we do feel resistance and nothing seems to be working, that’s when the real fun begins as we delve into the “why and how”. When we are connected with the flow of things, all the time and energy we have put into our relationships, health, work, and community seem to pay off.

Practice this pose to feel the delicate balance between receiving energy from the earth and sending it right back out through your heart center.

I remember it so well… the first time I went to a yoga class. I had no idea what to expect. But something was there; I could feel the pull.

I remember it so well… the first time I went to a yoga class. I had no idea what to expect. But something was there; I could feel the pull.

Believe in a new day, Believe in possibility, Believe if that one door closes, one that is meant for you will open, Believe that insights and inspiration will come…

I am a believer in dreaming BIG and I think, more and more,  people I meet feel the same. So, with all these big beautiful dreams living in our hearts and minds, why do we continue to feel stuck or limited in our lives?

When you think of acceptance, do you think of self-love? Do you love and accept yourself, and, in doing so, attend to your needs? This can come in the form of knowing when you reached your max OR when you need to engage a little more in something that calls to you.

Utkatasana (oot-kah-tah-sah-nah) also known as “fierce” pose offers a great balance of building strength through the opposites of grounding and lifting all at the same time. As your lower body gets low to the earth, your upper body reaches for the sky.

Our 2021 themes are about continuing to come from your center, keeping your practice strong, nourishing yourself from the inside out. 2021 is about being authentic, doing and saying what feels right for you while staying connected to the world around you and the beautiful souls that you choose to dance with to collectively rebuild a better world painted with respect, kindness, unity, and love…always love.

I do believe that honoring the start of the season (and there are many ways I describe below) with a ritual is transformative and I want to share the practice with you in case you feel inspired to practice from the comfort of your home.

What is calling you? What is the mountain you need to climb? And most importantly how are you planning to start your climb and what will keep you going to see the beauty at the top?!

When you think of acceptance, do you think of self-love? Do you love and accept yourself, and, in doing so, attend to your needs? This can come in the form of knowing when you reached your max OR when you need to engage a little more in something that calls to you.

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