preface to a movement Next week begins a new beginner's yoga series that I'm teaching in town, which of course raises the issue for me of how best to introduce yoga --as a "thing" and as a practice and as what I intend to teach folks. Yoga in our world today is not just one […]
awareness is not unconscious Once you become aware of a feeling or belief or something else that guides you without your knowledge --something under your conscious attention-- you can change it. Not always easily or on your own, but awareness can be (and might need to be) one of the first steps. This week's practice […]
Moving in new ways As 2021 moves towards its close, I'm looking forward to what I can continue and what I can change, one day at a time. Movement practices will continue for sure, and I hope this one is useful to you! Listen to "Mixed Forms TSY Practice for the week of Dec […]
thoughts what we don't know we have Even five years ago, unconscious bias wasn't something most of us had heard about. With research and campaigns to make us aware of this often destructive force, we have greater awareness these days --largely awareness of what we don't know and are not entirely aware. Or I hope […]
What energizes you? What "grounds" you? I invite you to consider these questions throughout this week's mini moves practice --or walking through your day! You might have a concrete concept or sense of what feeling energized or "grounded" is like for you, and it's just as likely that you have a sort of fuzzy definition […]
practicing compassion Compassion is both second nature to us and something we need to practice because it doesn't always arise in moments when it can be the most healing or helpful. I hope you'll try out this version of Sat Yam meditation with a thought to nurturing compassion either towards your self or towards others […]
A reliable count Just like counting sheep can be soothing (or not), so can counting your breathing be useful (or not!). In this practice, I guide you through a practice of counting when you choose to see whether it's useful to you. Listen to "Counted breathing TSY practice for the week of Dec 13" […]
where do you find compassion? I'm bringing back an episode from the archives in which I share some thoughts on what compassion is, particularly through the lens of compassion meditation practices. Tune in next week for a follow-up practice! Listen to "What is Compassion - Recast Ep 188" Be moving, be true, be […]
All the sides In this Mini Moves episode of Moved to Heal, I put together some hands and knees movements that emphasize the side body (really, the whole torso) and move towards a seated or standing finish so that you can move on to the next thing from the transition that you prefer. Listen […]
Moving along your own way The pathway of the figure 8 breath is the heart of the practice this week. Moving your attention along it --using the body as the frame for the figure 8 (I describe what that means in the episode!). I like the idea of finding our way to focus or stillness […]
finding your focus This week's meditation episode is a follow up to last week's on attention. It's a practice that might help you pay attention. If you'd like, you can reflect on whether it does or doesn't, and perhaps where you choose to put your focus throughout the day! You can also ignore all that […]
Choosing rest for the holiday The holidays can be a time of intense activity, festive gatherings, and constant attentiveness to something or someone. I hope there are also moments to choose rest or whatever else you need. This week's practice offers some time lying on the belly, which might be a way to check in […]