How to get your arms above your head easily My main goal is always to support you in your movement practice, no matter what is going on in the world. Moving with awareness, nuance and detail is the best way I know to generate life affirming energy and let all the feelings move through. For … Read more
I just finished a one day meditation retreat and noticed, in my peripheral vision, a woman clearly suffering from hip or back pain. She tried everything to get comfortable, including hip opening stretches, but I don’t think it worked. She bowed her head down to release her back. She sat hugging her knees for awhile, … Read more
Diving deeper into hip mobility for easier meditation There’s so much instruction out there on how to meditate. Unfortunately, not much of it helps you if you can’t physically do what they say! Because so many folks have tight hips from living life in a chair, you probably know what I’m talking about. You may … Read more
Exploring the 8th cranial nerve Students have sometimes asked me: when should I start worrying about balance? My answer is Never! Worrying doesn’t improve balance. Learning about balance is a better strategy. Finding fun and safe ways to stimulate your vestibular system is a great way to prevent falls. You can practice small tilts and … Read more
Before I get into the core of this newsletter, two things. Last Mastermind Group for Embodiment Educators filling up: Are you or someone you know an embodiment practitioner looking for skilled and targeted guidance for building their business? I’m opening a new Mastermind Group and still have 6 spots left. The early bird special ends … Read more
Is there a part of your body that you have marked for improvement? For me it was my feet. I used to hate my feet because they didn’t make a nice pointed shape in ballet class. Interesting that I ended up spraining both ankles many times! When I think back on it now, … Read more
The first week of June 2020 has broken us. Maybe like me your heart is in pieces, maybe like me you are aware that fixing it is not an option. Words are not my native language, but I try. The day on which I wrote this was a “national day of stopping” business as … Read more
Have you signed up for my newsletter? If you have, it gives you a chance to engage with me and ask me questions. I make a video once a month, and this year I’m going to choose topics from the questions my readers send me. February’s question comes from Dana, a ballroom dancer … Read more
Hello Friends! I’ve been so surprised at what’s emerging as I write every day to you!I may not write every day – in general, I need to take one or two days off a week, usually Saturday. But otherwise I’ll keep on going. The key point that pops out for me so far is this: your … Read more