October 19th, 2011
Road tripping from Key West to New Jersey, and back, is often an eye-opening experience. I always seem to be at some crossroad in my life, a place of growth, change, manifestation. Spending so much time in the car allows me the opportunity for contemplation, insight, self-realization. Sometimes I laugh at myself, and sometimes I cry, but I always end up feeling better, energized, excited for my destination.
One wonderful destination this trip back to the Keys was Savannah, GA. What a beautiful town. I love
the European influence in the architecture and the city design. The city boasts 24 squares, beautifully lawned and oak shaded parks, within its limits. One of the many wonderful things about yoga is that you can practice anywhere, so the one morning we were there, my friend, Dore Ann, and I laid out our mats in one of those squares. We followed that up with one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had, at Clary’s.
Just a side note, if you are ever driving past the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville, NC, it is worth the stop.
Back in the Keys, we took advantage again, laying out our mats on the old Bahia Honda Bridge, practicing bridge, wheel, headstand, and more, at sunset.
If you haven’t heard me say recently, “I Love the Florida Keys,” well, I do, and it sure feels good to be home.
Tags: asanas, beach, consciousness, Florida Keys, poses, road trip, travel
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September 20th, 2011
I recently spent a night camping in Cedar Point, East Hampton, NY. What a beautiful spot of the earth. Camping in the woods, and a few minute walk to the beach. Watched a gorgeous sunset and moon rise from opposite ends of Gardiner’s Bay. Had a campfire and roasted marshmallows while listening to some great tunes. My friend, Mary Beth, and I woke to do yoga on the beach the one morning we were there. In her defense, she did make it into a perfectly straight headstand. Way to go, MB. I prematurely shot the photo and was not tech savvy enough to get the cell phone camera to the right place to take another shot. I am working on both, learning to use a cell phone camera and my headstand. If you are ever looking to camp on the east end of Long Island, this is the spot.
Tags: asanas, camping, gratitude, sharing
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September 7th, 2011
A couple weeks ago, my Mom’s family got together for the 1st ever annual reunion. We meet in the Pocono Mountains and had a wonderful time. We did two mornings of Yoga. The first day, just myself leading my Mom, Aunt, and cousin in a gentle morning class. The following morning, I lead 11 of my family members, ranging in age from 10-66, some advanced students, and some who this was their first class ever. All enjoyed, and some new yogis may emerge from the group. I LOVE sharing yoga, and am grateful for all who joined me. 
Tags: gratitude, offerings, vinyasa, Yoga
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August 3rd, 2011
My favorite new yoga practice is Paddleboard Yoga, and it seems that this trend is catching on. So much so, actually, that Yoga Journal recently posted a short article on how it is taking off from coast-to-coast. Paddleboard Yoga focuses largely on balance and core strength, things we also practice on land, but are a big factor to not ending up in the water when on a Paddleboard. I practice with the Key West group out of Hurricane Hole Marina and Lazy Dog Charters. You can find out more about them at www.KeyWestPaddleboardYoga.com.
Tags: Health, Key West, Yoga
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March 7th, 2011
I was sent this blurb today in an email from the Key West Tara Mandala, our local Tibetan Buddhist community. I ended up reading the whole article because I often find myself in the position the author describes, feeling like I just don’t have enough time for my daily meditation. The blurb reads,
What’s the biggest obstacle to meditation practice?
There are always obstacles to daily practice. Some are quite obvious: traveling, staying up really late, changing your schedule a lot. For the most part, I’ve found the difficult obstacles to be the ones that come from within, those mental tricks we all use—you know, it’s early, it’s cold, I can’t sit. The biggest obstacle is just the mind. You think you’ve got to get up right away and make some phone calls, or have breakfast, or go do this other thing. Your mind always tries to play these tricks. Things suddenly seem really urgent. For me the solution has been to create a schedule, to find myself some disciplined time, to just get up every day at seven no matter what. I’ve made a habit to get up, brush my teeth, sit—in that order—before I do anything else. And then, of course, after you sit you finish and you say to yourself, “What was so urgent that I felt I couldn’t sit?”
Dan’s contribution to the article is on page 2, but the entire article is worth a read. Hope you enjoy, and that it may inspire you as it has inspired me.
Tags: consciousness, meditation, offerings
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February 9th, 2011
This week I am excited to update you on my schedule and availability. It is jam-packed, and I am loving the variety I find in my week. Keep in mind that all massage and private yoga sessions are by appointment only.
Monday and Thursday mornings, begin your day doing yoga, overlooking the beautiful tropical waters of the Florida Keys, from 8:30-10:00, on Little Torch Key, at Parmer’s Resort. These classes are outside, and are a true reminder to why we are here in the Southernmost US, especially during the winter months.
On Monday and Thursday, I continue my day, offering massage in the studio I now share at Good Food Conspiracy, the fun and funky health food store and cafe on Big Pine Key. I am also available for in-home sessions throughout the Lower Florida Keys.
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday you can book massage appointments and private yoga sessions with me in the studio I share at the Heron Building, in Key West. This historic Key West building was built over the water. You literally “walk the plank” to the entrance. It was also the filming location for the TV show “Flipper” in the early 1960′s. I share this space with two other incredible women and teachers, Nancy Curran and Daniela Menardi. On these days, I am also available for in-home sessions in Key West.
On Saturday afternoons, you can find me at Isle Style Salon & Boutique, offering massage and working with my friend Oakleigh, in a beautiful Victorian building on Simonton Street.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights I am waiting tables at Azur Restaurant, an awesome Mediterranean inspired restaurant on the corner of Fleming & Grinnell, in Key West. All the money I make from this job will be paying my way for the trip I am currently planning around the world, with an emphasis on Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. If you are planning to eat out in Key West, consider coming to see me there, for a memorable dining experience.
Well, that’s my fun-filled, jam-packed week in a nutshell. Contact me with any questions or to set up an appointment. I look forward to hearing from you.
Tags: appointment, offerings, travel
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January 4th, 2011
Funny, all the definitions I’ve heard of OM, I never knew what the symbol itself represented, until today. Lissa Coffey’s “What’s Your Dosha?” offered this description,
“The mantra OM is significant in Vedic culture in many ways. It is the most sacred symbol there is, representing the Universal, the All, the One. The sound OM, or Aum, contains all of the vowel sounds. Om is pronounced as if it rhymes with “home.” In Sanskrit, OM is written with 3 strokes, one semi-circle and a dot. The 3 curved strokes represent the waking state, the sleeping state and the dreaming state. The dot represents the Absolute, or the Truth, which illuminates the other three states. The semi-circle separates the dot from the other three curves, it represents Maya, or illusion. It is illusion that keeps us from seeing the Truth. The semi-circle is open on the top, illustrating that the Truth is not affected by illusion.”
Well, I know that I am still looking for the Truth. Illusion sometimes blocks my way. Yet, it is all a part of the journey, of the awakening, and I’m grateful to be witness to it in myself.
Tags: consciousness, holistic
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December 29th, 2010
Yes, it is warming up again. So, yoga class is back on at Parmer’s tomorrow. Thank you, Universe. Also, full day of clients, and working dinner at the Square Grouper. Do have some available appointments over the weekend, if there is any interest out there.
Tags: bodywork, vinyasa
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December 22nd, 2010
Looking forward to doing yoga outside again, as the weather has warmed up for us here in the Keys. It has been unusually cold, keeping us from our regular practice outside. So, join me Thursday morning for vinyasa class from 8:30-10:00 at Parmer’s Resort on Little Torch Key. Also, I still have a couple massage appointments available tomorrow at my studio space on Big Pine Key, so if you need to let go of some pre-holiday stress, contact me.
Tags: appointment, vinyasa
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December 2nd, 2010
Looks like it’s going to be a little cool for us here this morning, in the high 60′s. Still, the sun will be shining, and it is a wonderful morning for yoga class. Join me at 8:30am at Parmer’s Resort on Little Torch Key. Namaste.
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