Recently, I was featured in The Coloradoan, a Northern Colorado newspaper. The weekly column, penned by Jan Waterman, offers thoughts and perspectives designed to explore our spiritual selves. Her questions helped me to rearticulate what I am trying to accomplish in my practice – and what I hope all of you can discover – joyful, vibrant, ecstatic living. » » Continue reading
The ecstasy of questions
I was struck the other day when I received this email – starting with a dose of everyday ecstasy and then flowing into a series of intriguing questions:
“I sat outside today and watched the cottonwood seeds flow throughout the sky – backlit by the sun. » » Continue reading
Tom Waits, philospher of the stars
Tom Waits’ brand of philosophy always inspires my imagination. The excerpt details his planning for his latest tour, following the stars across the country and through Europe. I often love to hear the odd ideas of musicians – whether or not I understand them, they ring in mind like the poetry of their music. » » Continue reading
Flow stretching, West Nile and ecstasy in the park
I received this email from my client struggling with West Nile on her Flow Stretching practice (used with permission):
» » Continue reading“It’s amazing to hear the remarkable changes that come from something so simple as flow stretching. I’m a true convert. After doing the flow stretching for such a short amount of time, I find any of the stretches I do, yoga included, can be done with more awareness, less ‘get it done’ mind set.
Flow Stretching
As essential as it is for maintaining better movement, stretching doesn’t often make it into a daily routine.
Most people want to…they just don’t know which stretch to do and how long and which routine to follow. Sure, getting to a yoga class can be great, but that would involve getting out of the house and at least an hour for the class. » » Continue reading
Your daily hour of sensuality
You’re doing it anyway. Every day. Every hour. Every second. You see the colors, the movement. You hear voices, footsteps, wind. You feel the texture of your clothes or the air on your skin. Taste your saliva, the lingering flavors of your last meal. » » Continue reading