The practices hosted by Woven History were a delightful opportunity to practice in community, come together to share with those in need (World Central Kitchen), and enjoy techniques and refuge in these trying times. Though the practices themselves were great, it turns out, not to anyone’s surprise, that it was not ideal for the shop…
I was taught that placing your hand on your thigh palm facing down is the mudra of calm, abiding. I personally find it soothing. So, apparently, does Maitri, who demonstrates another variation.
Sometimes it is hard to tell whether our actions are making a difference. Yoga would have us do it for the sake of the action, not the result. Today I ordered my first batch of postcards to reach out to voters in swing states: https://www.turnoutpac.org/postcards-faq/ in addition to giving additional contributions to my regular monthly…
Here’s a friendly reminder that we’re not free until everyone is free. How are you using the freedoms you have to uplift others?
The other day in group practice, someone said they wanted to work on a particular pose; another teacher had people working on staying present with pain. I questioned whether they should trust someone who suggested that they intentionally put themselves in a painful position and then stay there to learn to be with pain. I…
Thanks to the gracious hosting by Woven History and Silk Road, I will be offering my first public, weekly yoga practice, since the beginning of the pandemic. It’s an all-levels, accessible, mask positive, donate what you may, yoga practice. We’ve chosen to begin with World Central Kitchen in recognition of those struggling to get food…