A gift of rest and relaxation from me to you for solstice and throughout the long, dark nights of winter.

After some time away on the road, I’m finally settling back into home, and it feels wonderful, jet lagged and all.

Travelling has always had a way of opening my eyes and my heart. New places, new rhythms, new people, and a fresh perspective on life. There’s something magical about stepping out of familiar routines and discovering what feels different, surprising, or even a little (a lot) challenging.

After six months of stepping away from teaching, from learning, from holding space for others, I am returning. Gently. Slowly. In rhythm with the turning season.

As the Fall Equinox arrives, I find myself reflecting on its quiet wisdom. This is the moment when light and dark are equal. A brief pause in the tilt of the earth, a sacred balance point between expansion and contraction, between doing and being. Nature reminds us there is power in stillness, and wisdom in transition.

Summertime heat can affect our bodies, leaving us feeling drained, fatigued, and irritated. Amidst the soaring temperatures, finding a rejuvenating and calming/cooling practice becomes essential. One such restorative yoga pose that can work wonders during the summer is the "Legs Up the Wall" shape.

An impromtu and heartfelt conversation happened last night after yoga class articulating the pain of the times we are living through right now. It was one of those interactions that stays with you long after it is over. We were talking about current events and the intense needs around the world and here at home and how staggering and heartbreaking it all is. The feeling of overwhelm and helplessness with what can be done is becoming so very familiar.