walking with truth

I glanced at my fingers, outstretched as they were in Warrior Two, and saw how a single band of sunlight could spin them into gold. Inwardly I smiled, then started to retrieve my mind. I was home - I was on my mat, and I felt peace. I felt empowered. I felt gently strong (or …

we are all thieves…

I'm a sucker for Simone Weil. So when I cast about the internet in search of something that might help me talk about the third yama and found this gem, I couldn't resist. I admit that it might seem like attention and generosity have nothing to do with non-stealing, or asteya. But I promise that …

Curious George Goes to Yoga: Satya and the Art of Cleaning Glasses

I think about my three-year old daughter when I think about satya, or truthfulness. It's an old joke that children have few, if any, filters, and those moments of blunt, clear-spoken clarity are often repeated through the years as part of the family lore. "Remember when little Hilda said...?" Laughter bursts out, usually accompanied by …

Da-Da-Da!

I've been having a rough time of it lately. Nothing terrible, just the accumulation of small things over time that have me feeling worn out, harried, and overwhelmed sometimes. I know that the continual beating of water and grit can smooth sharp edges and fog the translucency of glass, creating something that's almost comforting to …

the fog and the practice

Twice this week I've left my children in the care of their terrific nanny in order to craft a post about rituals and the yoga mat; twice, now, this task seems self-defeating as time ticks by and the page remains blank. My brain is too tired. If I'm lucky, I will write this sentence without …

finding your seat: the magical, wonderful pelvic floor

I had my mind blown at a pelvic floor workshop with Leslie Howard a couple of weekends ago. Now I can't stop thinking about pelvic floors. (So much so that I've decided to train with her to become a pelvic floor yoga therapist, a workshop is in the works, and I'm tailoring next week's practices around it.) It's …

Prenatal Yoga and Your Body

This past weekend I had the express joy of teaching the pre-natal portion of Dragonfly Yoga and Wellness' Yoga Teacher Training. Besides blowing the minds of a couple of yogis  about postpartum recovery (hint: a lot happens, and it's not always pretty!), I shared an infographic that outlines the major physiological changes that occur trimester-by-trimester in …

Pin-ing for Yoga

Are you addicted to Pinterest like me? I added a new page where I'll be sharing my yoga pins.  http://www.pinterest.com/winterb/yoga/

self-compassion

Not certain if you saw this article in the New York Times, but I wanted to share:  New York Times Article, \"Go Easy on Yourself\" It's a great reminder of just how necessary (and hard) practicing ahimsa, or non-violence, towards oneself is. Breathe in a little loving-kindness for yourself today.

tsunami

Oh, how my heart hurts for Japan. It gives stronger meaning to the Buddhist dedication...   May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness. May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering. May all beings never be parted from freedom's true joy. May all beings dwell in equanimity, free …