Spiritually Fit Yoga

February 14, 2022

Is Valentine’s Day A Bad Holiday?

February 1, 2022

3 Simple Heart-Healthy Tips and Loving-kindness and Heart-opening Themes for Yoga and Meditation classes

February has become heart health awareness month because of Valentine’s Day. The American Heart Association spreads heart-health awareness with their Happy #HeartMonth campaign in February. I’m jumping on board teaching weekly themes in my classes related to nourishing our hearts physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, and spreading the message of metta (loving kindness) and ahimsa […]

January 21, 2022

Rest In Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh

“Breathing in, I calm my body.Breathing out, I smile.Dwelling in the present moment,I know this is a wonderful moment.” Rest In Peace Thich Nhat HanhOctober 11, 1926 – January 22, 2022 Thay, Rest in Peace, gentle soul and beloved teacher. 🙏🏽 Thich Nhat Hanh was my first Buddhist teacher. This picture of “Peace is Every […]

January 17, 2022

Reflecting on Freedom – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

My perspective on what freedom means to me today, comes from the lens of a first generation Asian American woman, born in 1964 to immigrants from the Philippines. Beyond my history lesson about civil rights, voting rights, and being inspired by Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, I thought about how I have personally […]

December 30, 2021

Friday 12/31 8-930am PST VIRTUAL Intention Setting Workshop

“The more aware of your intentions and your experiences you become, the more you will be able to connect the two, and the more you will be able to create the experiences of your life consciously. This is the development of mastery. It is the creation of authentic power.” – Gary Zukav Join me for […]

December 21, 2021

Winter Solstice Meditation Script

During this shortest day of the year, and December full moon, enjoy this guided meditation to embrace the experience of darkness, to step away from external distractions, connect within, and release what no longer serves you. Release, empty out, and create space for freedom from suffering. Below is a short version of my Winter Solstice […]

December 3, 2021

Winter Wellness Workshop at Just Be Yoga – Danville, CA

❄️ Join me Sunday December 12th 4-6pm for my Winter Wellness Workshop at the beautiful Just Be Yoga studio in Danville, CA. Relax in candlelit ambience with yin yoga, guided meditation, yoga nidra, reiki, and sound healing. Receive a custom essential oil blend created by yours truly, and, savor unctious chocolate. Pamper yourself with this […]

December 1, 2021

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

November and December tend to be busy times in my life, not just because of the holidays but, also because my family is full of Sagittarius birthdays, including mine. 🙂 When life feels hectic and cluttered, I pause and gather up my tools to destress and focus: breathe, meditation, yoga, nature walks, and filling my […]

November 24, 2021

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holiday Salad: Wilted Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Seeds Recipe (From Rebar – Victoria, B.C.)

During the holidays I attempt to include dishes which are both indulgent and healthy. I first savored this Wilted Spinach Salad at one of my favorite restaurants, Rebar, in downtown Victoria, British Columbia. And, I was delighted to find the recipe in the Rebar cookbook. From an ayurvedic point of view, during fall and winter […]

November 19, 2021

November Full Moon Release Ritual – Mantra and Affirmations

Join me for a free Yoga and Meditation class on Insight Timer on Saturday November 20, 2021 8-9am PST/11am-12pm EST. Click here to join. The latest partial lunar eclipse came around like a celebrity or ancient sage, because the last time it occurred was 500 years ago. Click here to learn more: what is a […]