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SPIDER POSE…IS IT A “REAL YOGA” POSE?

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

Variations of Goddess Pose, utkata konasana, are sometimes called Spider Pose…but, is there a sanskrit name? I don’t know and to me it doesn’t matter. Does it feel good in my body? Does it invite strength, vitality, clarity, calm and … Continue reading →

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ALMOST SOLD OUT! OCT 8 RESTORATIVE YOGA, REIKI, MUSIC AT THE YOGA FUSION SAN RAMON

Posted on October 6, 2016 by

Saturday October 8th 7-9pm – Restorative yoga, Energy healing, Live music with me and Carl John (“CJ”) at The Yoga Fusion in San Ramon, CA  Master the art of resting.  I will lead you into restorative yoga poses, CJ will … Continue reading →

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VACATION WITH INTENTION, LET GO, HAVE FUN!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by

I’m 0ff to recharge my spiritual batteries, enjoy the great outdoors, play with my family and friends, and even do nothing!  Take time to nurture your soul.  Don’t just take the time off from work.  To make the most of … Continue reading →

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Day 21 SFY Mindful May Challenge – Pray for Nepal

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

One of my goals during this 21-day mindfulness challenge was to find my slides from Nepal, then scan and share them to bring awareness to the recent devastation in this beautiful himalayan country. I put word out in my community … Continue reading →

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Day Twenty SFY Mindful May Challenge – Festival Yoga at the JFFA Festival in Port Angeles, WA

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

Such a pleasure to teach festival yoga this past weekend at the Juan de Fuca Foundation of the Arts Festival again.  And, coming HOME to Port Angeles?  Oh…so good for my soul.  xoxoxo Namaste… – Yogamama Meels  

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Day Nineteen – Memorial Day weekend – Airport Yoga #travel #yogaanywhere #airportyoga

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

Yes, I got funny looks at the Oakland Airport, and my daughter was embarrassed but, I did it anyway.  And, damn it felt good. Thanks to my hubby for being my fearless and generous photographer.  BTW – AFTER I took … Continue reading →

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Day Eighteen SFY Mindful May Challenge – Practicing yoga at home #homepractice #yogaspace

Posted on May 21, 2015 by

One of the easiest ways to bring more attention and time to your home practice is dedicating a space for yoga and meditation.  Choose a space big enough for your yoga mat, a meditation cushion, maybe some props and an … Continue reading →

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Day Seventeen SFY Mindful May Challenge – #smile

Posted on May 21, 2015 by

I’ve recently been teaching to more and more beginner yogis and I love when I ask them to smile during their struggle and their intense, scrunched up faces break into a laugh. There’s focus on breath (Prana), gaze (drishti) and … Continue reading →

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Day Sixteen SFY Mindful May Challenge – #patience Wheel Pose – Urdhva Dhanurasana

Posted on May 19, 2015 by

It’s yoga practice, not yoga perfection. Before my car accident almost two years ago I was FINALLY making progress in wheel.  It was always a challenge for me but, I was finally finding freedom and ease in this pose.  THEN…just … Continue reading →

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Day Fifteen SFY Mindful May Challenge – #inversions Getting upside down and facing fears

Posted on May 18, 2015 by

Inspired by the inversions workshop I took yesterday with Patrick Beach and Carling Nicole, I worked on handstands today.  In this pic it’s obvious I need to work on my core but, my initial focus is just to get my … Continue reading →

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