Michael's Blog
Part 1 of a Four-Part Series on the Connections That Transform Our Lives
After more than forty years of working with people in moments of healing and transformation, I’ve come to believe that true transformation always begins with connection.
We often think about connection in terms of our famil...
About ten years ago, in the aftermath of the devastating Houston floods, I traveled to Texas to lead a benefit workshop at a yoga studio near NASA.
The workshop focused on embodied awareness and the capacity to meet life's challenges from a deeper place of presence rather than fear. Many of the par...
Stress today feels different than it did decades ago. It’s not just acute or situational — it’s ambient, persistent, woven into daily life. Research confirms what many of us experience directly: people are encountering more frequent daily stressors, higher levels of psychological distress, and fewer...
In the fast-paced rhythm of our daily lives, finding moments of calm and clarity can seem challenging. However, engaging in two simple practices when needed can make a profound difference: taking one deep breath and doing the next right thing.
Just Take One Breath
It’s so simple yet so powerful. P...
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 friend about my o...
For many years I've been a student of life. I firmly believe that my practice of yoga and the teachings of the Buddha over four decades have made a significant difference in my life. Or maybe it's an illusion, and I would have ended up right where I am today anyway.
And yesterday I read an articl...
