by kathy | Blog, fun, Uncategorized
I started offering yoga getaways because I love both travel and yoga and had the best time doing both. I figured other people might just love it as much as it do and I was right. A yoga vacation delivers more fun, adventure and self discovery than your typical...
by kathy | Blog, fun, Uncategorized
Having just returned from teaching my first international retreat in Mexico, I am reminded of how much I love the place. The people, the culture the food, the weather – it is one of my favorite places in the world. I started traveling young and I first went to...
by kathy | Blog, habits, thriving in middle age, Uncategorized
I love living in Haysboro and I hope to live here for a long time. Just today as I shoveled my sidewalks, I thought about how much strength it takes to keep up with your own property! If you are in your 40’s or 50’s, you need to start a program of both...
by kathy | Blog, habits, thriving in middle age, Uncategorized
This is a standard question a personal trainer might ask you, and I once saw a comedian say his goal is to get fit and then never work out again. But beyond the first few things that come to mind (lose a few pounds, feel better) what do you really want out of this...
by kathy | Blog, Uncategorized
I have been to quite a few retreats, so IÂ want to share with you five things to expect before you go on a yoga retreat. 1. You will be apprehensive before you go. Ok maybe even freaking out a little. The anxiety will be surprising since you are going on a YOGA...
by kathy | beauty, Blog, fashion, fun, philosophy, thriving in middle age
The word for warrior or courage in yoga is “Vira”. You may have heard of the Virabadrasana poses or warrior poses. In the tantric yoga philosophy I study, there are three things you need to have a warrior’s courage. Vanity, pride and style. Yep...
by kathy | Blog, Uncategorized
Sometimes the culture of yoga and fitness can leave us feeling like we aren’t measuring up. Not flexible enough, not skinny enough, not enlightened enough. The belief that you need to be something you are not (enlightened or perfectly flexible for example) is an...
by kathy | Blog, Uncategorized
I am having a hard time writing this blog post. I really want to write about inspiring gods or goddesses, 3 ways to heal your back pain, or why you should not wear flip flops. Ok , I am going to write that last one, but not today. Today I want to tell you that when...
by kathy | Blog, Uncategorized, yummy things
Spinach, Mint and Strawberry Salad I made this salad last night and it was a huge hit. Start with baby spinach and mint. I cut the mint into a chiffonade (great word huh?) It means long thin pieces of mint. I had some strawberries that I had sliced and drizzled with...
by kathy | Blog, Uncategorized, yummy things
New beginnings! Isn’t this what nature is telling us that spring is all about? Winter can take its toll on even the most optimistic among us, and the extra baggage can be hard to shake. To change your winter time habits requires a shift in your perspective. To change...
