One of the greatest gifts of 2020 for me was joining the faculty of Hamsa Yoga School (RYS) to teach philosophy in their 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program. I loved the opportunity to facilitate an open discussion for new teachers to study the Yoga Sutras and help them discover how they might apply the … Continue reading Welcome to Breath+Sutras
Stress Management
Welcome to Ashtanga with V
As we enter into this new year with renewed hope, a desire for continued personal growth, and the healing that comes from connection and community, I welcome you to join me for a class or two sometime. For those students new to me, I've laid out the fundamentals of my classes and workshops here and … Continue reading Welcome to Ashtanga with V
Begin Again
25 years ago today changed the trajectory of my life in ways I could never have imagined. I have a collection of memories from those teenage years that have shaped who I am and continue to send me in a direction that surprises me from day to day. Many decisions I have made and many … Continue reading Begin Again
Discovering Joy through Zoom
Every day, as we all are, I am doing my very best and sometimes that in and of itself can feel quite overwhelming. From moment to moment the choices my husband and I have made range from having heated debates with strangers and friends, to spending quiet, quality time at home completely unplugged, to just … Continue reading Discovering Joy through Zoom
A Practice of Contentment
In our first Breath+Sutras gathering we took time to connect with ourselves and our community allowing for space and freedom to explore new ideas, old fears, and most of all hope for a better way of life. As a group we joined in Pranayama (breath exercises) and took turns guiding each other through a variety … Continue reading A Practice of Contentment
Breath+Sutras ✨
In these trying times we come back to that which keeps us whole, grounded, and free—our breath and our perspective on life and the world around us. I provide weekly classes to help those who join me stay connected with community, express themselves through physical yoga postures, and feel supported during a time of isolation. … Continue reading Breath+Sutras ✨
Our New Normal
First of all, my apologies for being at a loss for words. I have struggled with the idea of coming back into this space to write, to share, to expose myself and those thoughts that occupy my days and nights. I feel vastly under qualified to really share anything of value to anyone during this … Continue reading Our New Normal
I Am Light
When we learn to trust ourselves and our journey we are able to look beyond that which we are so quick to judge. We become brave enough—with practice—to stop falling victim to the shadows, the darkness, the doubt, the anger, the fear that lies within. With courage we use our breath to steady our heart … Continue reading I Am Light
Comfort in the Shadows
There is comfort in the shadows...so much so that we often choose to stay there, hiding from the light without even realizing it. In my own journey of personal healing, I often have to reflect on where I’ve been and how far I’ve come, but also be brutally honest with myself about where I am … Continue reading Comfort in the Shadows
Navasana Doesn’t Happen On Its Own
As we continue the exploration of creating a space for healing, let’s briefly recap some of those tips. First, we ensure that we find somewhere that we feel safe. This can include talking with a trusted confidant, a community where you can be yourself, or simply moments of quiet in your own private corner. Eventually … Continue reading Navasana Doesn’t Happen On Its Own
