Today’s world offers non-stop distractions and makes implicit cultural demands to move faster and harder. So many of us keep a tight and full schedule as a defense mechanism so that we can unconsciously be “lazy” and not create time to deal with the deeper and often difficult issues in our lives. As soon as […]
Journey to Rwanda
I believe everything happens for a reason. I was leading a Yoga and Service retreat to Peru over Christmas and New Years when by sheer grace the bus that was supposed to take us to Machu Picchu was going to be several hours late to pick us up. The delay was frustrating, but more importantly […]
Elephant Journal – Yoga Heals in Rwanda
Huffington Post – Rwanda: Yoga Journey to a Place of Hope
One Year in Peace Corps – La Grama, Peru
It just occurred to me recently that most of my friends have so little teeth I can count them on one hand. Their glowing smiles radiate joy and I quickly forget that our cultures are worlds apart. For example, barely anyone I know here has a bathroom, sink, or shower. Every time I go to […]
Teacher Training, Sivananda Yoga Ashram – Catskill Mountains, New York
Namaste Family and Friends, Life is Joy! Let’s Give thanks and praises everyday. I am writing to wish you all peace. In addition, I wanted to share some reflections with you based on my recent experiences on my spiritual journey. I continue to take more yoga teacher trainings, and just completed an Anusara Yoga training […]