In December of 2009, I was at the beginning of a pretty big transformation. Preparing to close my Yoga studio and sell my house, I really had no idea of what was ahead, and that scared me to the core. I was always a planner, but this time, I honestly had no Plan "B." Even [...]
Hammock Time with Ash
Happy Birthday to Me!
I have come to honor my family for who they are, what they have taught me and am beginning to understand my unique and purpose-filled journey into being a part of them. Although I continue to wonder about the influence of nature vs nurture, I humbly acknowledge that I would not be who I am without them. This year's was the best birthday gift that I can remember: the gift of perspective.
Downshifting, Retirement and Reincarnation
I began teaching Yoga in 1999, and never looked back. My life has informed my practice, and my practice is constantly informing my choices of how I live and make my way in the world today (if you know me and my love of spontaneous life-karyoke, insert the theme song to Cheers and sing along [...]
I Hope You Dance
I learned to hide as a child, when I would get sequestered to my room by my mom when she was attempting to punish me. "Don't come out of your room until it is clean," would be the directive. I'm not sure if my mom realized that this punishment was similar to Brer Rabbit being [...]