One of the most effective tools of oppression has always been convincing people they are small, disposable, or powerless. When that belief takes hold in the mind, the body tightens around it and freedom narrows. So part of the work right now is the seemingly simple yet radical act of remembering that you are somebody . You are a human being with dignity and honor. Your life has value.   Embodied resistance doesn’t require a costume or a performance. It doesn’t have to look lo

For many, the new year signals a new beginning. But the idea of beginning again is often misunderstood.

This time of year can stir up a lot for many of us...

As I prepared for the last session of the 11th series of Thrive, thoughts of my participants reminded me of the Yogic concept of adhinivesa. It is one of the kleshas...

Last week I had the great honor of offering a workshop to Learn to Cope , "a peer-led network that offers support, resources, education,...

This month, as I celebrate another trip around the sun, I’ve been reflecting on Maya Angelou’s words:   “Most people don’t grow up. It’s...

Recently, during a check-in on Zoom, I heard someone say, "if you're doing well right now, I don't trust you." I quickly pulled my hand...

The Yoga Sutras are one of the first texts on yoga, attributed to Patanjali about 2,000 years ago. The Sutras begin with a simple yet...

Standing in our truth isn’t always easy. For many of us, it’s a lifelong process of unlearning the ways we were taught to shrink...

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of volunteering at Goat Yoga, hosted by the wonderful McCoys of Sage Meadow Farm. Amidst the...

Since the new administration has stepped in, each day seems to bring another piece of devastating news about the choices being made for...

As we step into the new year, many of us embrace the tradition of setting goals or making resolutions. A goal represents a desired...

Winter invites us to slow down, yet the season often brings its own flurry of demands. Our thoughts may scatter—chasing after tasks,...

In our pursuit of growth and healing, it's easy to feel like we’re never quite enough—constantly striving, always looking for the next...

Our society has an obsession with productivity and the hustle culture. We often define each other and ourselves based on how much we...

The Yama & Niyama were introduced in the Yoga Sutras written by Patanjali in 2nd century BCE. They are ethical guidelines that help us...

"Start again, start again..." This is how every Vipassana meditation began at the Dhamma Dhara Center in Shelburne, MA. S.N. Goenka's...

Trigger Warning: Sexual Trauma

"The work of making this world resemble one that you would prefer to live in is a lunch pail [bleep] job, day in and day out, where...

As you may or may not know, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A time to uplift survivors and spread awareness. In honor of...