Yoga, Mindfulness & Somatic Coaching

08/08/2026

need space to breathe. Talk given in the Community Center. , Fl. In our class.
When we rush to suppress them, judge them, or push them away, they do not simply disappear. They can remain beneath the surface, gathering intensity until they emerge through anxiety, resentment, disconnection, or reactions that feel out of proportion.
The RAIN practice has helped me relate to my emotions differently:
R — Recognize what is present.
A — Allow it to be here without immediately trying to fix it.
I — Investigate with curiosity, noticing how it feels in the body and what it may need.
N — Nurture it with compassion and care.
Allowing an emotion does not mean letting it control our behavior. It means giving it enough presence and understanding so that it can move through us rather than remain trapped within us.
Sometimes healing begins simply by saying:
This is what I am feeling, and I am willing to stay present with it.

08/07/2026

Meditation is also a space to grieve

08/07/2026

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08/06/2026

Your feet are the foundation of every step you take.

One of the simplest ways to build stronger, more resilient feet is to learn how to keep the base of the big toe grounded as you lift and lower your heels.

Many people unconsciously roll toward the outside of the foot when they rise onto their toes. Over time, this habit can reduce stability at the ankle and make ankle sprains more likely.

By consciously pressing the mound of the big toe into the floor, you activate the muscles that support the arch, create a more balanced distribution of weight through the foot, and improve the alignment of the ankle.

This isn’t just important for yoga.

It affects the way you walk, climb stairs, hike, play sports, and simply move through everyday life.

In yoga, we often think flexibility is the goal, but stability is just as important. A stable foundation allows the rest of the body to move with greater freedom and confidence.

The next time you practice, pay attention to your feet.

Notice whether the base of your big toe stays connected to the ground as your heels lift.

Sometimes the smallest adjustments create the biggest changes.

💜 Have you ever noticed your weight shifting to the outside of your feet? Let me know in the comments.

08/05/2026

Every yoga posture has an edge—a place where the body begins to feel intensity. What makes the practice transformative isn’t how far you go, but how you meet that edge.

As you approach the sensation, notice what your mind does. Does it brace? Rush to escape? Judge? Hold your breath? Or begin telling a story about what you can or cannot do?

Instead of becoming the reaction, simply notice it.

Stay connected to your breath. Relax unnecessary tension. Let awareness remain open and steady, even as the sensation grows.

Every time you choose presence over reactivity, you’re training your nervous system to respond differently—not only on the mat, but in life.

The difficult conversation.
The unexpected challenge.
The uncomfortable emotion.

You begin to discover that intensity doesn’t require tension. You can remain calm, clear, and present in the middle of difficulty.

That may be one of the deepest practices yoga has to offer. 💜

03/18/2021

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02/01/2021

Guided Meditation: Being fully supported

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10/17/2020

Tilopa was born into the priestly caste – according to some sources, a royal family – but he adopted the monastic life upon receiving orders from a dakini (female buddha whose activity is to inspire practitioners) who told him to adopt a mendicant and itinerant existence. From the beginning, she made it clear to Tilopa that his real parents were not the persons who had raised him, but instead were primordial wisdom and universal voidness. Advised by the dakini, Tilopa gradually took up a monk's life, taking the monastic vows and becoming an erudite scholar. The frequent visits of his dakini teacher continued to guide his spiritual path and close the gap to enlightenment.[3]

He began to travel throughout India, receiving teachings from many gurus. As advised by Matangi, Tilopa started to work at a brothel in Bengal for a pr******te called Dharima as her solicitor and bouncer. During the day, he was grinding sesame seeds for his living.[4] During a meditation, he received a vision of Vajradhara and, according to legend, the entirety of mahamudra was directly transmitted to Tilopa. After receiving the transmission, Tilopa meditated in two caves, and bound himself with heavy chains to hold the correct meditation posture. He practiced for many years and then met the mind of all buddhas in the form of Diamond Holder Vajradhara. He is considered the grandfather of today's Kagyu Lineage.[2] Naropa, his most important student, became his successor and carried and passed on the teachings.[3] ~ Wikipedia **ra ,

10/02/2020

“Meditation is the act of merging with the present moment” ~ **ra ,

09/27/2020

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