Why Meditate?

The ancient practice of meditation has made a home in our modern culture for good reason. Learning to sit still and calm the mind can be a powerful antidote to the speed, stress and strain of our modern lives. In ancient times, meditation was seen as a potent tool for liberation and enlightenment. Today’s practitioners […]

The community of yoga

A typical morning It’s 8:55 on Wednesday morning and students are filing into the studio. Coats are hung, shoes are kicked under the bench, and mats are dropped onto the floor. Hellos and hugs are offered, and the lovely chatter of friends begins. I listen carefully to snippets of conversation, catching up on news of […]