One of the Niyamas (or internal ethics) as taught in yoga is called Svadyaya (say it out loud - its fun to say), which means "self-study" or "self-reflection."

Studying ourselves is a big part of the curriculum in the Vitality Circle. Here are some questions to ponder for yourself, right now:

What...

Sometimes when the world feels really heavy (the end of Winter perhaps, or the world in chaos of greed and division) a poem or two will stand out as a beacon of hope, a glimmer of what may still be possible. Here is one such poem:

IT’S STILL POSSIBLE by David Whyte

It’s still possible to fully u...

Hold on everyone! The year of the Fire Horse is here!

Returning home from a fabulous time in Nicaragua last week I felt my weakened stomach churning with complex news and ensuing emotions of all that is surfacing from colonialism, patriarchy, and other forms of predatory behavior playing out (again...

I hope you had a great Valentine's Day yesterday. I like to experience this Hallmark holiday as an opportunity to focus on my relationships. While it's lovely and fulfilling to spend time with loved ones we cherish, I want to encourage us to also focus on the relationship we each have with ourselves...

Some of you may not know this, but I used to be an art teacher and outdoor trip leader at an awesome little high school in the mountains of North Carolina. Back then, I remember noticing a pattern that every November I would get worn down and sick. (There is nothing like working with teenagers to ex...

September 21 marks the International Day of Peace, a global reminder that peace is not just a hope for the world, but a practice we can cultivate in our daily lives.

True peace begins within. It starts in the quiet moments when we pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with ourselves. When we soften ...

Healing is not always a grand transformation or a dramatic breakthrough. More often, it's found in the smallest, most tender moments… the ones that go unseen by others, but are deeply felt by you.

Healing isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet choice to rest, to say no, or to breathe a little ...