Tantra: It's Not Just About the Sex

I attended the Grand Gathering for Anusara Inspired Teachers in Squaw Valley, California last week with Anusara founder John Friend.  Taking master classes with John and workshops with senior teachers was a supportive, enriching and renewing experience, but what I really enjoyed most was the discussion of Tantra philosophy twice a day. An inter-religious spiritual…

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Time for a Change-Painful or Energizing?

I was recently inspired by a yoga class to take my business to the next level, I just didn’t know I was going to do it so soon… for more on that literally headache-inducing experience, click here. Like most everyone else, I don’t like change, so much.  I made a MAJOR change in what feels like my…

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Living With an Open Heart (Surgery)

Today my dear friend Molly had open heart surgery.  She is only 56 years young  and after a routine physical revealed an abnormality,  she was told she would need one heart valve  replaced and another one repaired.  WOW.  I still can’t quite believe it.  This gives a whole new meaning to living with an open heart,…

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Summer Solstice: Let the Light In

Happy Summer Solstice!  Today is the longest day of the year and is a result of the Earth‘s north-south axis being tilted 23.4 degrees relative to the sun.  This allows our Northern Hemisphere  to have more light than on any other day in 2011. There are many celebrations across different cultures for the Summer Solstice and one…

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The Authentic Life

How are you showing up in your life?  Do you show up differently depending on who you are with or what circumstances you encounter?  Standing your ground and being authentic to your true nature, even under duress is a challenge and a gift.    My dear friend and colleague, motivational humorist Karyn Ruth White was recently scheduled for…

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