Meet the Kittens 🐾

If you have been in class recently, you may have met the kittens! We have always been cat people and haven't had a cat for about five years now. This past fall we adopted Spooky Little Girl (two years old) from our local animal shelter. Her shelter name was Valkyrie. She is a sweet, shy girl who ... Read More

Spring is Here 🌱 April Newsletter

Greetings! It's been a while since I have written and just wanted to catch up. Spring has finally arrived and it's been busy. This past week was Spring Break, so I had the entire week off from work. We had family over for Easter dinner. My father-in-law was able to visit after many years, so this... Read More

Spring Has Sprung 🌱

We got a greenhouse last week! My husband is the one with the green thumb, so I am learning. We plan on growing our own food, but for now we are starting with some sunflowers planted from seeds. I have been going out every morning to water them, and it made me think of the phrase "Bloom Where You... Read More

Snowy Stillness: A Season to Reflect & Rest ❄️ January Newsletter

As snow blankets the earth, nature reminds us how powerful stillness can be. Trees pause, fields soften, and the world grows quiet. This season invites us to do the same. Winter is not a time to push or force, but to reflect, rest, and gently restore. In yoga, we honor this rhythm by slowing our ... Read More

Summer Blues

It's been hot and humid in Maryland. I am off of work for the summer and trying to keep busy. I had surgery two months ago, so I am still moving rather slowly. Two years ago I had a hip surgery that left my left lower leg and foot numb. I was referred to a surgeon in Baltimore who performed a de... Read More

Earth Day 2025

April 22ndEarth Dayclimate changedeforestationplastic pollutionbiodiversity losswe all have a role to playPlant somethingJoin a cleanupReduce your plastic useConserve energyRaise your voice Read More

Yoga, Meditation and Journaling

Journaling is a powerful tool for self-discovery and self-expression. By putting pen to paper, we can explore our thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and supportive way. Journaling allows us to gain clarity, process difficult emotions, and track our personal growth over time. When combi... Read More

The Five Elements

The five elements of nature are a concept found in many ancient and traditional cultures, including Chinese, Hindu, and Greek. They are: Earth: This element represents stability, groundedness, and materiality. It is associated with the physical world and the body.Water: Water is fluid, adaptable,... Read More

The Gunas

The Gunas are a concept in Hindu philosophy that describe the three fundamental qualities or attributes of nature, consciousness, and the human psyche. The three Gunas are Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Sattva: The quality of purity, harmony, and balance. It represents the higher nature and is associa... Read More

Om Shanti

Om Shanti is a Sanskrit phrase commonly used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. It is often translated as "peace be with you" or "peace be upon you." The word "Om" represents the sound of the universe and is considered a sacred sound in many Indian religions. "Shanti" means peace, calmness, or tranq... Read More