and the seasons go round Transition!

This morning, as my yoga class centered with breath, I spoke about transition.
The yoga of life!



Begin to notice the transitions from the food eaten, the climate, your physical activity and most important-your breath.


Yesterday, summer moved to autumn, even though it was 80 degrees today, and feels like summer, we are still transforming to a new a wonderous season. The leaves are changing from green to many beautiful colors. This change is always breath taking.



The food we eat changes...........

The summer brings an abundance of local fruits and vegetables in all shapes, sizes and colors. They are delicious and I always miss them when the season is over. Then the fall comes and colors and flavors of apples, pumpkins and squash show up. (orange of the 2nd chakra-hmmm) So my biggest dilemma is: what do I do with fall fruits and veggies? Remember I am new to cooking!



Breathe Relax Feel and Allow

As we sat on our yoga mats, we move from our very hectic lives to the softness and quietness of our breath and the calmness of our mind. I watched my students settle into their breath and witnessed their transition from the outer world to their inner world. As a yoga teacher, watching my students with awareness, I am always in awe of the transition that takes place and many times in just 75 minutes. Incredible!



I love the awareness in this hectic world and seeing the changes that happen as we continue to transition from season to season, day by day and sometimes minute by minute!

Yoga- My passion!

Yoga has changed my life and with gratitude for the practice I am able to share my gift with others! Everyday, as I step on my mat as a student or a teacher I still feel that same passion that I felt 15 years ago when I realized that yoga is much more than an exercise program. Funny thing is that the awareness surfaced at my corporate job and I actually stopped and said "who are you?" Today, I can actually say, I like this me much better than the management me! I now get to manage my life, my schedule and my passion!
In August, my first group of teacher trainees graduated from the training program and I am so proud of them! They were amazing and as new teachers, they are already out there teaching. Graduation photo!

On Friday, I started the next 200 hour training and I am looking forward to watching their growth and changes over the 6 month period. I can tell already they are committed to their practice and open to all their experiences, together as a group and as individuals

Transition is inevitable for all of us but witnessing with compassion and awareness is an experience I will not forget as we move through the poses, the breath, yoga philosophy, anatomy and meditation. Huge accomplishments while finding the serenity within!