Dreams and Visions

  Dreams and Visions Science knows that we all dream. But dreams and visions are two different images in the world of science. However there is a development in science that now is called science of the mind and as science approaches finding theories that support...

Creativity in Yoga

Creativity in Yoga Why is creativity in Yoga so important? Isn’t yoga a disciplined practice? Yes. Yoga is very disciplined, but the truth is that in discipline I find the freedom. Freedom yields creativity. Why? Because freedom is liberation, liberation from our...

Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell is known today from films released in early 2000’s. However Tinker Bell first entered the arena in J. M. Barrie’s 1904 play Peter Pan and its 1911 novelization Peter and Wendy. . Walt Disney adapted her to represent the sprinkling of light and joy...

Still night quiet mind

Still night quiet mind     is a great way to get a good night’s peace and deep sleep by having a still night quiet mind. But the still night comes with a daring risk to walk away from habit. I missed my yoga classes for the day. It was late, but I...

Delivered from the fearful unknown

Be delivered from the fearful unknown!   When we are first birthed into this world most of us struggle with our soft shoulders pushing down a long corridor, then we rush into the light, no matter what the time of day. It could be artificial light or natural light...
Helps clear Perceptons

Helps clear Perceptons

It has been said that the palest ink is stronger than the best memory and it helps clear perceptions. Yet in today’s world so few people investigate this power. By simply keeping a journal we begin to practice pale ink philosophy. There are truly great health benefits...

Authentic Yoga

Authentic Yoga In authentic yoga (not a traditional term) “I have unrolled or unfolded my yoga mat. I am waiting for class to begin. I ask ‘What shall I do now?’ ” Rather than chat with your friend or mat neighbor, take the time to be quiet.  One could breathe deeply,...

Intention Motivation Karma

Intention Motivation Karma There is a great sufi poem about the topic, Intention Motivation  Karma Yoga. Even  After  All this time  The Sun never says to the Earth, “You owe me.” Look  What happens  With a love like that,  It lights the whole sky It does...
Shelley Snodgrass

Shelley Snodgrass

 Shelley Snodgrass Shelley Snodgrass is an artist, runner and yogini. I first heard of Shelley as a result of a gallery  promotional art page left at YbD. I was quite impressed with the image. Since the Gallery was in Kittery I and another yogini friend of mine,...
Find Peace on Your Mat

Find Peace on Your Mat

Find Peace on Your Mat   So you just had a yoga class. Ten minutes after you are out of the studio you lose your glow  or become anxious and agitated you. What went wrong? You  are not finding your peace on your mat. So what can you do the next time so...