The Phoenix is an absolutely brilliant bird. A firebird of scarlet, gold and blue. A representation of rebirth and change; inner transformation. Yet it is unlikely you have ever see one of these birds since the Phoenix is a bird of myth, a life-cycle of 500-1000 years after which it builds itself a nest, ignites,…
When I started researching blogs and writing one of the first things I saw was never to post “it has been awhile since my last post.” That being said… It has been awhile since my last post. I look in the mirror and I’m not sure I quite recognize who I see anymore, not so…
The winds of change seem to be upon us. As I sit writing this post, gazing out the window, snow is blowing and the wind is howling. A far cry from a few days ago when the sun was shining and the temperature had climbed up above the 60 degree mark. This rapid change hasn’t…
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…
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…
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…
My first brush with mental illness predates the beginning of my eating disorder. When I was about 8 years old I developed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD. The onset of this was rather rapid as it was triggered by a traumatic event. As a child I was deathly afraid of fire and the idea of…
In my own yoga practice and in teaching I find inspiration from many different places, both on and off the mat. One of my biggest inspirations has been my mentor and teacher, Laurel Hodory, who I have studied with over the past year and whom I did my 200 hour training with. Aside from Laurel…
In my post on Monday, I talked about the usual relief I get as I moved towards the end of the holiday season and how it is different this year with jetting off to Vermont on Monday for Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy training for 3-weeks. As the fear of travel and change creeps closer I…
Merry Christmas to all on this sunny Sunday morning (at least in Ohio)! Another busy week here with The Real Body Project and I’m also happy to announce I am now a contributor at Bliss.com! Go check it out! Now time for the weekly round up! Perfection is NEVER real. 50 must see images. Via…
