Stepping Onto the Mat: What to Expect in Our 7-Week Centered Series

Picture this: It’s early evening before dinner here on the East Coast (or right after a late lunch hour on the West Coast), and you’re getting ready for your first online Centered yoga class. Maybe you clear a spot in your living room or find a cozy corner designated as your personal yoga studio—... Read More

my yoga after 40 story.

The first time I ever considered perimenopause was in an acupuncture session. I think I was there because I was having trouble sleeping and was experiencing migraines.  The acupuncturist mentioned that I was likely getting close to menopause and I quickly dismissed his insult. At the time I thoug... Read More

strong days and not-so-strong days.

There’s a funny meme that says: "My yoga teacher said I can take child’s pose anytime I need to.” The photo is of a woman in the middle of a grocery store aisle, she’s pushed her cart to the side and is exhaustedly folding into child’s pose…it’s one of my favorites. Thing is, it’s true! Maybe not... Read More

to see who you are today.

Tomorrow, I’m so excited to be kicking off another round of a class called Stronger. It’s a small class of hard working yogis that show up for themselves (and each other) twice a week. As in all my classes, they’re not there to perform or even necessarily “get better” at yoga, they’re there to do... Read More

safe to learn and grow.

I just got back from my Monday walk, out on the most beautiful trail here in Apex, NC. It’s a gorgeous spring morning! Sometimes on my walks, I practice gratitude…for everything in my life that brought me to this point. I’ll remind myself just how much has to be going right to be able to be out o... Read More