Yoga 2 You

I am thrilled to announce the publication of the paper from my 2022 ICVT presentation: Breath of Life - Pranayama: Its Uses and Benefits in the Practice Room, Studio, and Stage!

My last post on this site was the excitement of getting to travel to Vienna for this conference. A year ago today, I did this presentation. Thank you to all who made this possible 🙏🏻💗🌟

ICVT 2022 Proceedings | National Association of Teachers of Singing Vienna 2022 International Congress of Voice Teachers

I am pleased to announce that in one month I will be attending and presenting at this wonderful gathering of voice pedagogues and professionals. I will be talking about Pranayama (Yogic Breathing) and it’s uses in practice, teaching, and performance.

We are beyond excited that today in 1 month the 10th Anniversary Edition of the International Congress of Voice Teachers will start 🤩

If you haven’t registered yet, click at the link below! We can’t wait to see you there 🤗

https://icvt2022.univie.ac.at/submission-registration/registration/

I believe all days are “yoga days.” However, to all my fellow yogis on the path, I hope you take time to check in with yourself today. Be present. I bow to the light and life in you and all humanity. 🙏🏻🌟💗
(And Happy Summer Solstice ☀️)

Love and Light to all my Hindi brothers and sisters! 🙏🏻💗🌟

I have not posted in awhile. My father passed unexpectedly a month ago and I’ve learned I have to have surgery to remove some painful cysts from my body. I am in a dark place, but I am thankful for my meditation and the love of so many.

Happy International Day of Friendship. The light in me honors and bows to the light in you, friend. Namaste 🙏🏻💗🌟

I have fallen into a frenetic state of being. Being so busy to do and go that I forget to be mindful. I’ve also allowed myself to leave meditation behind. Today’s mediation is on “busyness.” 🙏🏻💗🌟

Mediation today on anxiety and the tendency to worry. 🙏🏻💗🌟

Very excited to announce that yesterday I finished my Restorative Yoga Teacher Training and Immersion! It’s a great supplement to my Chair Yoga Certification and I’m looking forward sharing my knowledge. 🙏🏻💗🌟

A great article about asana and meditation from one of my yoga heroes.

Judith Hanson Lasater: Embodying the Spirit - Understanding the Meaning of Asana | YogaUOnline All I remember of my first asana (posture) class is the ceiling. Between movements we would be instructed to lie down on our mat and rest. I do not remember very much about what we did, but I do remember I wanted more. The next morning at home I practiced what I did remember; I was hooked and asana....

As those of us in the US celebrate the 245th birthday of our nation, may we strive to realize and make better a more perfect Union. May we welcome our personal struggles and obstacles and those we share as a community. May we realize they are one in the same. 🙏🏻💗🌟

As I’m practicing being mindful, I am also recognizing the emotions in the moment, in the present. 🙏🏻💗🌟