last weekend i taught an expanded studies weekend for the inner dance teacher training program. what a dynamic and intelligent group! there is so much wisdom in the broad and varied experience of the participants. there is so much wisdom in our bodies. sometimes there is a gap between this wisdom and our ability to access it. practice listening to your body the way you would listen to learn any new language. start to identify repeating patterns, even expect them…
see how your thoughts and your actions align. choose wisely. body fluency will follow!

running, biking, packing, moving, traveling, painting, digging, building: these movement makes the body stronger. staying still makes the mind stronger. we practiced deep forward bends after powerful standing today. used strong legs, flexible shoulders, patience and, determination to find balance. these sunday afternoon classes are going to be fun!

lovely crispy clear fall, it’s here. new yoga class on Sunday afternoons at 4:30p at inner dance yoga will start next week: mixed levels flow&form. good luck to klondike runners! hope to see you after the race!

a wonderful weekend. time stood still for a few moments. lovely setting, thoughtful presence, warmth. thank you sarah, theresa, meghan, marybeth, diane, paige, patty, amy, kyle, tony and maryjane.

on two chairs… head hanging, spine aligned to the wall. then a long slow lift of all ten toes off the floor, quivering legs past the belly and up overhead. caution against flipping back up with exuberance to make prop modifications. blood travels more slowly than nerve impulses!

we’re working on a new program for fall. not sure if I’ll be able to teach it or not but would sure like to. I taught a class for survivors and families about 5 years ago and it was truly transformative.

i’m heading to fairbanks tomorrow for operation military kids teen wilderness camp. i’ll be there as a military family life consultant and as far as i can tell will get to run in the woods, climb trees and paddle a canoe!

there will be a bevy of beauties covering my classes: kristiann in gentle on wednesday, lisa on thursday night and megan monday at spenard. enjoy!

blazing sun in prince william sound, dusty road to enormous blue glacier, wet feet and smelly loo. uddiyana bandha on the bike, adho mukha vrksasana on line for the ferry, meditation on the water. joyful friends and tired dogs.

wow, amazing teacher/students! lisa wiley and i are team teaching a two day yoga institute for teachers in the anchorage school district… they sure make great students! we’re hoping they find yoga for themselves and to share with their students. calming the fluctuations of consciousness, cultivating balance, strength, ease and lovingkindness. more tomorrow.

how do you approach your asana? how do you approach your spouse? kids? co-workers? the guy who cuts you off in traffic?