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The beat of our own drum
“To march to the beat of our own drum” means: "to do something, act, or behave in a manner that does not conform to the standard,...
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Aug 22, 20231 min read


Foundation
The gateways to nurture ourselves are diverse and they start with a strong frame work. A Yoga practice helps us to set the foundation for...
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Aug 14, 20231 min read


Reflection
Yoga is a mirror because our outer actions reflect our inner states. It reminds me of the statement: “As within so without.” Our practice...
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Aug 10, 20231 min read


Sunshine Yoga
Surrounded with sunshine we keep playing with the Summer theme: balancing social activities with mindful moments. We appreciate...
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Aug 8, 20231 min read


The swing of things
It is easy to loose the swing of things, the balance between action and rest. Rejuvenation and challenge. Yin and Yang. The results of...
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Aug 3, 20231 min read


Cool Yoga
To navigate the heat of this Summer we will roll out our Yoga mats on the beach with a cooling and calming Yoga practice tomorrow. We...
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Jul 31, 20231 min read


Emerged in nature
The boundary Waters definitely enlivened my senses: The many quiet lakes and the magical woods with wild blue berries, cherries and...
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Jul 27, 20231 min read


Exhale Muscles
The whole situation of diminished air quality in Wisconsin made it very clear to me that I wanted to pour my Yoga mind and body into...
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Jul 5, 20231 min read


Fire
Early Summer takes on the fire element with its passion and intensity. It is a period when everything is amplified and emotions are...
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Jul 2, 20231 min read


Union
It is easy to get distracted with alignments, strength building and the way our postures look. Yoga is the union between body and mind,...
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Jun 28, 20231 min read


Side Strength
The Lateral Fascia ( connective tissue ) line in our body is key to strength. In order for the side body to work properly we want to draw...
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Jun 27, 20231 min read


Sun
Native American tribes welcomed Summer Solstice with a sacred Sun dance. The word “Summer” has been traced to the root “sem”, meaning...
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Jun 22, 20231 min read


Midline crossing
This week opens the new, fresh season, Summer Solstice: the longest day of the year. The gifts of the official beginning of Summer are...
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Jun 19, 20231 min read


Bones
Bones are an active and vibrant part of our bodies because the bone marrow, that lives inside them, is the source of our new blood...
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Jun 15, 20231 min read


Labrador
The Labrador stands for loyalty, protection, playfulness and joy. In tomorrow's Yoga class we will free our subtle energy flow, accessing...
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Jun 12, 20231 min read


TMJ
TMJ discomfort is common, it can cause head aches, jaw tension, ear problems, strained muscles and worn teeth. Often the main cause is...
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Jun 6, 20231 min read


Shoulder blades
Most of us need to relearn how to carry our shoulder blades. Old habits of slumping forward are very engrained. They cause neck and back...
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Jun 1, 20231 min read


The dance between action and resistance
How can we be friends with gravity and include the natural downward pull in our life experience? John Mayer sings: “gravity is working...
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May 25, 20231 min read


Stuck diaphragm
Stuck diaphragms are more common than we think. Stress and anxiety are a big contributor to this state. It tends to become a chronic...
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May 23, 20231 min read


Hands, wrists, arms and elbows
Reaching out, taking in, holding, creating, tending, preparing, cooking, transporting, massaging, stroking… We use our hands, wrists,...
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May 18, 20231 min read
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