Michael's Blog
I’ll never forget the moment.
We were in the middle of an argument—my chest tight, my mind racing with comebacks—when my partner reached out, took my hand, and said nothing.
Just breathed with me.
In that instant, the tension softened. Not because we solved the problem, but because I felt… safe aga...
Today I offer a simple practice to help you and perhaps those you love start each day well.
Each morning as you awaken take just a few minutes to reflect on someone in your life for who you feel love. It may be a friend, a partner or a relative but it is someone important to you and with whom you ...
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 is based on t...
“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.
For some, this is not a ...
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.Â
It can also be so much more. When a yoga therapist facilitates partner yoga with the cle...
Halloween is when one-third of the annual candy sales in the US happen. It was once a Celtic celebration of the end of summer known as Samhain (pronounced Sow-In). The Celts celebrated the end of summer, received a brief visit from dead souls, and prepared for winter's approaching darkness. Â
Just ...
