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Real People Do Yoga – Kiddos Welcome

Real People Do Yoga – Kiddos Welcome

I know getting to the mat isn’t easy. But, it is possible - even in the face of some obstacles! This post is part of a series where real readers share their yoga stories with you. I’m thrilled to welcome Amy today, and I’m so grateful she was willing to share her story with you!  Amy blogs about child development and attachment and how she keeps up with her 14-month old daughter at A Secure Base. By: Amy Gatzemeyer I am honored and excited that Jennifer invited me to share my story! I have…Read more
Let’s Do Yoga Together!

Let’s Do Yoga Together!

I don’t want to just begin this post with a “thank you” that gets lost in the rest of the message. I want to take your hands in mine, look directly into your eyes and say it slowly, to make sure you hear me - “Thank you so very much!” Thank you to each of you that has taken the time to tell me about how the virtual yoga classes are benefiting you! Your emails and comments make my heart happy. And, thank you to those of you who have taken live classes…Read more
Straight Talk

Straight Talk

Regular contributor April is here this morning with a post that convicted me. I’m often guilty of playing games with my words. Thankfully, she also inspired me to make some changes! (You can read more about April in the Voices section here.) By: April Campbell My cousin got married this past weekend. It was a lovely wedding. The bride was gorgeous and the groom was thrilled to be marrying her. At the reception, the DJ asked all the married couples to join the bride and groom on the dance floor. As they danced,…Read more
Freeing the Prisoners

Freeing the Prisoners

The knee is, quite simply, the prisoner of the hip and the ankle. If you have alignment issues in your ankles or hips, your knees will suffer. Peter Egoscue says, “Whatever the knee malady, it is directly related to what is happening in the other load-bearing joints.” I’ve worked with many people who have knee cartilage or ligament damage. Many of them have had surgery or taken medication to deal with the problem. But, every one of the knee problems I’ve seen has been accompanied by alignment issues in the hips and/or ankles.…Read more
Just Keeping It Real

Just Keeping It Real

There are few expressions I loathe as much as “just keeping it real.” It’s not that I’m against open, honest communication. But this phrase, this excuse, has become a weapon, particularly on these here internets. My heart hurts every time it is used to berate and discredit amazing people who find beauty in unexpected places (like this hero of mine). What does it say about our own hearts if we assume all happiness we encounter is fake?  My stomach churns every time this saying is used as validation for emotional expression that isn’t…Read more