In my last post, I wrote of the first of Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths: to live is to suffer. Notably, the Buddha never said that to live is to only suffer. Suffering is part of this human experience, but there’s much more to life than pain, disappointment and discontentment. It’s also worth noting that the Buddha said, ‘Hey, there’s great suffering in this life, but we can do something about it. Liberation from suffering is possible.’ That’s not a direct quote, but you get the idea. Further, the Buddha taught us how to liberate ourselves and all others from this samsaric existence.

Life sucks, then you die. We used to say this as kids. The phrase at once a reminder that bad things sometimes happen, that you’re not unique in your suffering and that there’s no point in worrying about it. Although it sometimes stung a little when your friends refused to allow you a moment of self-pity, there was also no arguing with this blunt truth. Life sucks, then you die.

It’s easy to be grateful for the ‘good’ stuff. The more advanced practice is to note what happens when we bring gratitude to that which we label as ‘not good.’ Might this, too, be a teaching, a lesson, a gift? Might this, too, be the call of the divine?

I’m at last home in San Juanico after a wonderful month in El Pescadero, sharing meditation, yoga of all varieties, and restorative sound baths with guests at Modern Elder Academy. MEA calls themselves a ‘mid-life wisdom school’ and well, I guess I’m finally old enough to share some tools for uncovering wisdom. ;-) While some of us might get wiser with age, the reality is…

I’m not alone as a yoga teacher in wanting to make the teachings more accessible. At the same time, we all live in a culture where one must pay to survive. If, like me, you’re interested in exploring how to balance the two, keep reading.

I see Buddha heads being used as candle holders and planters, used to decorate meditation spaces, yoga studios, and even dental offices. As yoga teachers, we have a responsibility to bring awareness to our use of ‘spiritual’ iconography. Learn why it’s time to reunite the Buddha head with its body.

When on vacation, why not take a yoga class? The things we learn when traveling, new ways of seeing and being in the world, are the same types of things we learn when we go to a new yoga studio. Here are the top 4 yoga studios to visit in La Paz, Baja California Sur.

Learn more about the four foundations of mindfulness, and listen to four meditations from our spring retreat.

There are infinite reasons to attend a yoga and meditation retreat. But three in particular have been on my mind. The top 3 reasons to retreat? Travel, practice and community. Keep reading to learn why.

What we do during the day, or even when we first wake up is just as likely to impact our sleep as what we do in the hour before bedtime. We take a look at a practical, 5-step morning routine for more restful nights.

A personal, at-home yoga and/or meditation retreat is easy, affordable, and benefits both mind and body. All you need is 24-hours or more to yourself, and a home retreat plan. Learn more about the benefits of a home retreat and why you should schedule one ASAP.

Death is certain, and I’m not sure what else is. We can make the best of plans, but we cannot guarantee they’ll come to fruition. I’m doing my best to practice patience and present moment awareness in what’s increasingly apparent as a bardo, or in-between state.

We're all looking at our passports these days with longing. Those of us in the United States are in one of the world's hottest COVID-19 hotspots. The decision on whether or not to resume travel is rife with ethical implications. So should you stay, or should you go?

If you're anything like me, staying at home has made you more sedentary than you're used to, even if you have been doing daily yoga classes. With less moving around comes stay at home stiffness and crankiness in the body. Consistent movement is key to preventing pain in the body.