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02/17/2026

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02/14/2026

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01/18/2026

Caterpillar Pose isn’t about how far forward a student can fold.
It’s about how safely and comfortably the pelvis and spine can release.
Caterpillar pose targets the spine, thoracolumbar fascia and the hamstring group.

One of the most important things to observe in Caterpillar is the movement of the pelvis.
If the pelvis rolls backwards, the stretch shifts away from the hamstrings and into the spine — and the intention of the pose changes. In an ideal world if we can get the pelvis to move into anterior tilt we may find it more of a hamstring pose. Either way how we cue it will affect where we feel it and everyone will look different and feel it in different places.

Energetically, Caterpillar works along the Urinary Bladder meridian, running down the back body from the inner eye, through the spine, and along the backs of the legs to the feet.
It’s associated with the water element and the season of winter — a time of stillness, introspection, wisdom, and restoration.

When teaching, soften forward and let the pose fold you rather than you folding it.
Feel the sun on your back body.
Round the spine evenly, like a comma.
With each exhale, draw closer to yourself.

The pose isn’t about reaching your feet.
It’s about turning inward.

✨ If you’d like to learn how to teach Yin yoga with this level of clarity, sensitivity, and depth, my Lessons in Yin online training begins soon.
It’s designed for teachers who want to understand why a pose works, not just how it looks.

PIcture edited to show full Caterpillar for clarity.

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01/02/2026

“The first full Moon of 2026 reminds us that we each have a voice—to claim what we need, to release what we are ready to leave behind & to trust that making space is just as powerful as setting intentions.
You’re not building anything new yet. You’re simply opening your hands & letting go of what you have been carrying that is too heavy, too old, or too small for the version of yourself you are becoming. The full Moon is not the time to set intentions. It’s the time to make space. To clear out what no longer serves you. To release old patterns, emotions & stories so that when it’s time to set your intentions, you have space to work with.”

(Photo: Freepik; Canva. Excerpt from ‘Yoga Journal’)

12/29/2025

12/27/2025

The Chinese Zodiac's Year of the Fire Horse is set to begin on February 17, 2026, and end on Feb. 5, 2027, bringing with it fiery and energetic traits such as passion, independence, and opportunities for bold moves, growth, and change; following the Wood Snake year.
This cycle occurs every 60 years, with the last Fire Horse year being 1966. Key Aspects of the 2026 Fire Horse:
Dates: February 17, 2026, to February 5, 2027.
Element: Fire, which amplifies the Horse's natural qualities.
Symbolism: Freedom, adventure, dynamism, strength, and passion.
Energy: Fast-moving, transformative, and ideal for new beginnings, bold decisions, and personal development.
Traits: People born in this year are known for being energetic, independent, enthusiastic, and driven.
What to Expect: Opportunities: Expect unexpected chances for personal growth and breakthroughs.
Challenges: The fiery energy can also bring impulsiveness and restlessness, requiring careful navigation in relationships and actions.
Lucky Colors: Red, gold, and green.

In essence, 2026 is poised to be a year of exciting, passionate action and significant change, marked by the powerful energy of the Fire Horse.

12/27/2025

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January invites us to come back.Back to the mat.Back to the breath.Back to the quiet knowing that’s been here all along.This new year, I’m sharing a special ...

12/22/2025

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12/22/2025

The Winter Solstice has arrived — the longest night of the year.
Tonight, Earth reaches a quiet turning point in its journey around the Sun. Where the night reaches its peak, winter stands still, and the return of light begins.
It remains a reminder written into the cosmos: light never disappears… it waits.
Happy Winter Solstice.

Tonight marks the Winter Solstice — the longest night of the year.

As Earth reaches a key point in its orbit, the Sun appears at its lowest path across the sky. Darkness lingers longer than on any other night.

But this is not just an ending — it’s a turning point.
From this moment forward, each day brings a little more light.

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have honored this night as a symbol of pause, reflection, and renewal — a quiet reminder that even in the deepest darkness, the return of light has already begun.

🌌 Longest night
🌅 First promise of longer days
❄️ A cosmic reset

12/11/2025

“When Christmas Finds You Anyway”
(A poem for anyone going through something this year)

Some years,
Christmas doesn’t look the way you pictured.
The house is quieter,
the table feels smaller,
and life has written chapters
you never meant to read.

But somehow…
Christmas finds you anyway.

It slips in through the soft glow of the tree,
through the smell of something warm in the oven,
through a memory that catches you off guard
and makes your eyes fill with tears.

It finds you in the people who stayed,
in the strength you didn’t know you had,
in the way your heart keeps learning
how to break
and still stay open.

It finds you in the simple things—
a mug in your hands,
a blanket over your knees,
a song you haven’t heard in years
that somehow knows your whole story.

Because Christmas isn’t always loud
or glittery
or full.

Sometimes it’s gentle.
Sometimes it’s healing.
Sometimes it’s a light
that shows up right when you needed reminding
that you’re not walking this season alone.

So if this year looks different…
If you’re grieving,
or rebuilding,
or learning how to begin again—
I hope Christmas finds you anyway.

And I hope it brings peace
to the places that still hurt,
and warmth
to the places that feel cold.