Monthly Archives: February 2012

Scary Things

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Last fall I wrote about my experiences in going off of Effexor XR after being on the medication for over 10-years.  I never spoke much to the other, but more concerning drug, that I have been taking since March of last year.  Adderall. When I entered eating disorder treatment in 2009 it was suspected that…

Finding a Balance

When “decided” to become a full-time yoga instructor (and I use quotes here because I don’t really think I ever decided this …it just happened), I didn’t consider the schedule I would be keeping.  Yoga is a leisure activity for most and the majority of people can only attend classes early in the morning, in…

20 Things to Know Before Starting a Yoga Practice.

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1. Yoga is about the union of the mind, body, and spirit.  It isn’t about where you are going but instead about the journey in getting there.  Find integrity in all movements small or large and grace in transition. 2. Yoga is about you.  It doesn’t matter what the person on the mat next to…

HarmLESS Gossip or HarmFUL Slander?

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There is no shortage of gossip and slander weaving its way through our society. The latest celebrity breakdown, sports scandals, and more recently perpetuating into the yoga world at various levels.  Whether we admit it or not gossip plays a role in most of our lives.  For reasons unique to each individual these bits of…

The Power of the Phoenix.

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Yesterday I drove down to Cincinnati to have my first professional Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy session with a current practitioner.  As part of our training we are required to go through the work ourselves which is really the best way to understand what the PRYT modality is. My session was with Renee Groenemann, one of…