As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of summer, we're beckoned into a realm of celebration and renewal. In the Northern Hemisphere, the month of May marks the spirited festival of Beltane on the Celtic calendar, a time synonymous with vitality and growth.

Feel the pulse of nature quicken...

They are very different.  Let’s clarify the distinction.

Attachment is a form of clinging and grasping in relationships, driven by the fear of loss and the desire for personal happiness. It's characterized by holding onto others tightly, which ultimately leads to suffering. Attachment...

This year Valentine’s Day and the Superbowl share the same week - Superbowl on Sunday - Valentines on Wednesday.   How silly for me to schedule a Valentines Partner Yoga Workshop on Superbowl Sunday.   Football or love?  Needless to say, the best option is to...

In 1986 as I began work as a yoga therapist, I wanted to find a name for the approach I’d developed.  It was all about helping people become the best version of themselves by using their body as the vehicle for awareness and deeper connection as a catalyst for change

I was telling a...

In the Northern Hemisphere, December 21^st marks the shortest day of our year, one of those significant turning points in the astrological calendar. It was traditionally honored as the death and rebirth of the sun – the life-giving force of warmth and light.

A time for deep reflection

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Imagine if you could invite the Buddha to your Thanksgiving celebration this year. What qualities would come to the table, even without saying a word or interfering? While we can't physically invite the Buddha, we can embody the awareness the Buddha represents, as it resides within us,...

For many of us the disruption of moving house is not something we enjoy despite the advantages that often go with it too.  It's unsettling.  It can be scary.  And a whole lot more.  But an old friend seems to have an approach that I greatly admire and when I read Grace's...

The Spring Equinox marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the moment when the sun is exactly above the equator, resulting in equal amounts of daylight and darkness. Various cultures throughout history have celebrated this astronomical event, and for a good reason - it...

“We are creatures of habit more than we are creatures of change," goes the well-worn quote by AJ Darkholme.    This tendency to stick with what is known and established is true in many aspects of our lives, including our close relationships and in particular, our marriages.

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Most yogis, at some time or other, have tried partner yoga.  It’s a lot of fun and can be a great way to connect with another body and explore different shapes and ways to support each other in yoga postures. 

It can also be so much more.  When a yoga therapist facilitates...