I taught yoga to three beautiful women today out on my tennis court. The weather was cool with a slight breeze. Listening to the birds singing and the traffic buzzing by brought a beautiful ambiance to the practice. Thank you so much to all my friends and family for supporting me in this journey of becoming a yoga teacher. Namaste'

BALANCE

I taught yoga at the women's shelter today. Our theme was BALANCE...How can you find balance on the mat, in your decisions about yourself and in the chaos of life, itself.

Three students participated today, and then 2 children joined in mid-way. As a yoga instructor, I found it challenging to keep my balance, amidst all the chaos going on around me while instructing. Staying focused and centered helped me with this challenge. I also found that holding space for the students, as well as the children joining the practice, was a key. No expectations for me, and letting all of them get from the practice what THEY needed TODAY. I had to remind myself that I am the instrument doing God's work. He is opening the doors and creating the journey that I am traveling.

This week, be kind to yourself, honor your intuition and find the balance between struggle and ease.

Namaste

OPPORTUNITY

What do you think of when you hear the word "OPPORTUNITY", perhaps it's a new job, a new way of thinking, time to start something new? Opportunity is present every time we step on our mat. Opportunity to try out a new pose, to get deeper into our poses, to go inward searching for something new or a deeper understanding. Remember this the next time you step on your mat - use that opportunity and create SPACE for a new beginning.

BALANCE

After a weekend of too much fun, sun, bad eating habits and not enough sleep, I am working on BALANCE in all aspects of my life and in my practice. I know that when I don't honor the bounderies and don't keep balance in my life, my immune system crashes. Can I focus on Yin and yang, honoring what I can do without pushing over the limit, practice balance in my poses on my mat. Can I take time to be true to myself and honor the balance in my life?

How can YOU bring balance into your practice and then take it into your LIFE?

Self-Judgment

Had a great practice with 3 beautiful people out on the tennis court today. The theme was about SELF-JUDGMENT in our lives and in our practice....How can YOU bring a sense of the comfortable to your inner life, your thoughts and how you frame your reality by how you speak to yourself TODAY!!! When you resort to self-judgment, you are no longer present, and you are no longer practicing. Be present with yourself and abide in that which is "steady and comfortable".

Namaste'

Women's Shelter

Two students in my yoga class at the women's shelter today. Very personal class. I have been asked to move the class to a different time, because there seems to be some interest from the women who have been unable to make the class due to the time.....Also told not to get my hopes up, but God can work miracles....Just wanting to make a difference in their lives with the power of yoga....one beautiful woman at a time!!!!

Had a beautiful 40 minute practice with my 4 tennis yogi's this morning out on the tennis court....they are an amazing group of men who are learning to LOVE yoga! I am so blessed to be able to share their practice with them...Love you guys!