I’ve always had a soft spot for the Charlie Brown kind of Christmas tree. I love the simple beauty, the frailty; the vulnerability. It melts my heart with it’s imperfections. It makes me feel sweet, open, tender and alive, much like a deep heart opening yoga class. It’s in that space I…(Read More)
The recent Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations have me in a festive mood, yes, but yoga can offer some easy comparisons to what makes us cringe. Are you afraid of the Intermediate class? I’m here to tell you you don’t have to be scared. First, as the teacher of Thursday’s…(Read More)
In about three weeks (actually more like twenty days, but hey who’s counting), I will be en route to Austin, Texas, where I will begin my Level Two training. For those of you not privy to the Baron lingo, Level Two is the second part of the training for Baptiste Yoga—the notoriously hard…(Read More)
In 2009 I went for a run in the rain and felt my hip tear as I kicked up clumps of mud in Central Park. I kept going. I saw numerous turnoffs but wanted to be sure to complete ‘the route’ before heading home. I limped into my apartment, flushed with endorphins, and happily popped…(Read More)
You know what’s awesome about dogs? Dogs have astounding personalities. They are way smarter then we give them credit for. They are always in the mood for hugs. And of course, the best part- They are perpetually grateful. For. Every. Little. Thing. And that’s a big part of what yoga is trying to…(Read More)
So I’m cheating a little bit because the end of the 40 days program is technically tomorrow, but it’s Yoga Tuesday here on hnwcassandra, so deal. It’s been a long, crazy journey to get here. Immediate thoughts? I feel good, internet. Physically good. I crave my practice more then ever. I feel…(Read More)
I got this beautiful quote from Peaceful Daily in my email this morning: “The thought that you think, you think, which attracts to it; so you think it some more, which attracts to it; so you think it some more. In other words, when you have an expectation, you’ve got a dominant thought going…(Read More)
I’m doing a fruit fast this week, internet, and as it stands right now, I would shank somebody for a slice of pizza. I said it. Little Miss Yogi can’t do this anymore. I’m freaking out, man. I’M FREAKING OUT. How long have I been on this horrific fruit fast, you…(Read More)
Ugh, internet. I had to drag myself to yoga last night. Mom kept coming into the office and pointedly asking me if I was going to get ready to go and Dad threw his yoga clothes on and I was just sitting there on my ass watching Doctor Who (classic, 5th Doctor Tom Baker, season…(Read More)
Let go.
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I was on Pinterest last night- I knowww, but it’s a guilty pleasure and I love it – and I found this really awesome quote that I wanted to share with y’all. Let go or you’ll be dragged. – Zen proverb This quote was accompanied with a goofy picture of a man hanging from…(Read More)