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The dandelion is a symbol of resilience and regenerative strength

Dandelions are a crop. That’s according to Ross Gay, avid gardener, poet, and author of The Book of Delights. He loves the taste of dandelion greens, and he turns our perception of them upside down. ‘Weed’ is not part of his vocabulary. Dandelion In choosing a dandelion as the symbol for Transition Yoga, I had […]

Getting ready for a private yoga lesson at home

You’ve just scheduled your first private yoga lesson. What do you need to prepare? The teacher is coming to your home this week. Maybe she’s already on her way there and you suddenly think, I don’t have a yoga mat. How are we going to do this? A yoga teacher who offers private lessons will […]

The joy of yoga in bed

When mobility is limited, yoga in bed is a life-enhancing and joyous activity.   At home with yoga Yoga studios are incredible places of sanctuary, peace, and well-being. I’ve been to many, all over the world, and I feel right at home at each of the yoga studios I’ve visited. But the truth is, yoga […]

Can I do yoga if I’m dying?

“Well, the people at our hospice wouldn’t be doing that.” This is what someone told me at an event I went to on the weekend when I said I specialized in yoga for people at the end of life. It’s understandable that people think yoga is not for the dying. We’ve all seen Instagram-worthy photos […]