The mind is a vehicle for your active thinking processes, and it has a source beyond the ever-changing and elusive nature of your thoughts. Call it consciousness or your soul or your timeless sense of Self. Said another
You’ve likely heard the phrase, “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” Knowing this, you might selectively choose what you wear or what you say when meeting a new client, teaching a class, or pitching an
For the past few months, I’ve been working on something really special. This is something above and beyond the physical and mental wellness tips you see on the blog. It’s bigger than finishing the Miracle on the Mountainside book (although I
Did you know that the Swagtail logo was inspired by my English Staffy, Kai? That dog struts gracefully down the street as we go on walks together, and she’s fully immersed in whatever she's sniffing, seeing, or chasing. Kai’s radiance is
Change is a constant. Sameness is an illusion. We can lean into this fact when we’re more eager about the unknown ahead—a deliberate move, a promotion, a new baby on the way. But what about those unexpected changes we didn’t see
If there is one constant in life, it's change. Some shifts are more subtle, nuanced, slower to perceive. This could be the growth of your hair and fingernails. Or it might be the increasing strength gained through your yoga practice Other
Have you ever met someone so vibrantly alive that you were drawn to them immediately? Stephen Douglas Thompson was that kind of person. Steve was a humorist, a teacher, and a fantastic storyteller. I heard many of his adventures repeated over
Are you ready to make a change in your life? Do you feel stuck in the same cycle of start, lose momentum, quit, backslide, then start again? This can causes frustration, anxiety, and depression to strive for improvement. Likely the right
The goal of yoga is to reach Samadhi. This is known by the Greeks as ecstasis or the flow state by athletes. And while that might be the big-picture objective, most of the time we're looking to make small, incremental changes
Yoga originated as a pathway to reach your potential. It’s a gateway to connect with your spiritual essence. Yogis called this Samadhi. Athletes call this the zone. You can reach this elevated state via physical postures and breathing techniques. Meditation works
