Just for today I will notice my breath.  No drama.  No chaos. When I think about my breath  (a.k.a. mindful about it) I will review the following: Am I holding my breath? Is my breath stuck? Am I panting? When I inhale, does my abdominal rise? When I exhale, does my abdominal soften? Do I feel [...]

I absolutely love NYC, but ever since the smokers have been banned from EVERY establishment here, the sidewalks have become a colossal nightmare. I tend to move along at a rigorous pace, my sneakers smacking the pavement, body slightly angled forward (my Alexander teacher would have a fit!), breath moving in and out. And then [...]

With the change of the season comes a change of activities.  Now is the time to get outdoors as much as possible before the dreaded Northeast summer heat and humidity.  Walking, biking, hiking through nature…all of these are excellent activities that get you outside and get you moving! At some point, you are going to [...]

The beauty of the full body moving in space still brings joy to my heart. I have been teaching plus size yoga for 12 years now and I was reminded again why I love teaching this class! A new client came in to take class tonight. There was a sense of welcome and surprise when [...]

Our 5 week Yoga Plus series began tonight.  Each woman arrived to class with her own set of physical, energetic and emotional challenges.  The night may have begun in a frenzy of energy, but with each breath and asana, the energy in the room turned inward.   Yoga – to yoke – to join together.  In the safety of [...]

And number 10 is… 10 – BREATHE!  This naturally occuring phenomenon of the body, life itself, is completely overiden, ignored and forgotten.  When stress is high, emotions are low, or…breath is completely lost.  Our natural connection to the diaphragm, the rise and fall of the abdomen, the intake of oxygen and release of toxins. I [...]

Yikes!  Three weeks until Christmas and I find I’m trying to get EVERYTHING done before then!  Projects, organizing, cleaning closets, filing, socializing.  Yet this morning, I can’t even catch my breath. Note to self – shift movement/dance/fitness/yoga to the top of my list and prioritize the rest.  My health is by far my greatest asset.  [...]

I woke up peaceful this morning. No matter what your political stand, the election is over and it seems we can breath again. It felt as if each of us, this country and the rest of the world were holding our breath to witness the outcome of the election. And last night it felt like [...]