I have often wondered why we usually get rain in fall near when the trees are at their most majestic.  Perhaps nature is reminding us to appreciate what we have while we have it, reminding us to be in the moment,…  Perhaps nature is practicing mindfulness too!

When we seek a teacher often the best guidance comes from within…..    Allow ourselves the silence to hear our own inner wisdom.

It can be a good practice to keep some things quiet.  A special experience, a vacation, a hideaway, all kept to ourselves.  With regrets some will want with envy, or the sharing with others may open to comment that could lessen the “specialness” of that event or thing.  Keeping in quiet some of the things […]

Having healthy practices is not limited to exercise, diet, yoga, etc.  It is also a practice to keep safe boundaries.  This can mean trying to do more of what energizes and less of what drains us.  Sharing our space, person, time, with things, people, events, that fill us with contentment wherever we can is a […]

Occasionally we find we are so busy living that we forget to pause.  We do not give ourselves the time to rest adequately, enjoy our loved ones, take a walk, appreciate restful solitude,…..  Nature reminds us to pause.  Each season displays a beauty that demands we stop and appreciate the splendor of it.  In fall […]

I am teaching free yoga classes.  I am fluent in both English and Spanish so I provide services in both. All classes are modified to the needs of the participants and include mediation, yoga postures, relaxation, breathing techniques and more.  Stop in!  Visit my website integrativeliving.net to view my very unique credentials and experiences, including […]

Whenever the time comes for a decision, or reaction to a life event, pause.  I strongly recommend waiting a day or two before taking any action or making a decision.  Wait, watch, stop, reflect , listen, see what actually sits with you.  If you find difficulty doing this, keep a trusted family member or friend […]

A family member sent me a message:  “I want you to know I love you.  I do this to honor those that lost their lives on 9-11 and never had that opportunity again.”  A lovely way to remember the day that changed all of our lives.

Kripalu yoga, cardiac & cancer yoga therapy, health/life coaching, reiki, meditation, pain and stress management,…..  Privately, to groups, in person, online or on the phone.  Giving you tools for living well using inclusive practices.  All services available in English and Spanish.  Contact me for more information.

Sometimes all we really need is just more rest, regularly practiced.