As you know, I’ve been curating Retreats for many years now. You may believe that it’s about travel, culture, and the beauty of nature and you’re right!

However, what continues to inspire these adventures is the people. It’s you, and the connections...

Are you in it? 

Winter. 

Snow fell here in California recently.

Time to hunker in and sip hot tea. 

Or maybe you're out on the slopes like my daughter who is currently snowboarding with her dad in Montana. 

As for me, I'm heading south. Waaaaaay...

Here it is the first day of 2024. Is your mind set on a New Year’s Resolution declaring, “This year I’m going to….” 

Maybe last night you even held a sacred ritual, huddled up with your besties around a raging fire, tossing in strips of paper upon w...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16-part mini-course

PART ELEVEN: ASANA

Steadiness and ease in balance create the comfortable seat.
- SUTRA II.46

Gingerly stepping onto the soft surface of your sticky mat, your breath releases with a sigh as you settl...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16-part mini-course

PART TEN: ISHVARA PRANIDHANA

Surrender to the Divine.
- SUTRA II.45

Contemplating the teachings of Ishvara Pranidhana, my mind immediately conjures up those words that we baby boomers know so well, “...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16 part mini-course

PART NINE: SVADHYAYA – Self Study

Sacred study of the divine through scriptures, nature, and introspection.
– SUTRA II.44

There is always room for improvement in your life. Svadhyaya represents an on...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 16 part mini-course

PART SEVEN: SAUCHA – CLEANLINESS

Through simplicity and continual refinement, the body, thoughts, and emotions become clear reflections of the Self within. Saucha revels our joyful nature, and the ye...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 16-part mini-course

PART SIX: SANTOSHA – BEING CONTENT

The result of contentment is total happiness.  – Sutra II.42

How often do you feel content? 

The teachings of Yoga advise cultivating contentment so you may maste...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 16 part mini-course

PART FIVE: APARIGRAHA - Living in Abundance

Acknowledging abundance, we recognize the blessings in everything and gain insights into the purpose of our worldly existence.
– SUTRA II.39

Being in a sta...