Unfold Like Summer: Celebrating Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day

"Let us welcome the summer solstice – the longest day of the sun’s reign – with open hearts." June 21st isn't just the first full day of summer, it's also a day of global celebration – International Yoga Day! The summer solstice, with its extended daylight hours, marks a shift in nature. Just as ... Read More

Choice: One Woman's Story

"Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give."~ David O. McKay The actions by the Florida legislature to implement a 6-week abortion ban brought to the surface my own 50-year-old memory around Choice. To be clear, this is not a political piece. I respect the right... Read More

Unleash Your Inner Warrior: How Yoga Can Empower You

"The true warrior is not the one who conquers others, but the one who masters himself."- Miyamoto Musashi What comes to mind when you think of a warrior? Images of courageous soldiers, fierce protectors, and Marvel superheroes might come to mind. But warriors come in all shapes and sizes. Firefig... Read More

Before You Step on a Pickleball Court, Read This! *FREE Ebook*

Pickleball! It's the sport taking America by storm, especially for those over 50. According to the 2022 Sports & Fitness Industry report, more than half (52%) of core players are 55 or older, and almost a third (32.7%) are 65-plus. That's a lot of active adults enjoying friendly competition and e... Read More

Reaching Toward the Light

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine — and shadows will fall behind you.” Welcome spring! The days are stretching out, the sun is warming our skin, and the world seems to be waking up from its winter slumber. It's no wonder our spirits feel lighter too! Sunshine has a powerful effect on our... Read More

Part 3: Tend Your Own Garden

“I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, but I have great faith in a seed. Convince me you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” ~ Henry David Thoreau For the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring the metaphor of the garden as Life. In week one, we b... Read More

Part 2: Tend Your Own Garden

“Boundaries are like fences; they keep out what you don’t want and protect what you value.”– Henry Cloud The emails were coming in hot after last week’s newsletter about staying on your own side of the street. (Read the full post here) Obviously it’s an issue that resonates with many in this comm... Read More

Tend Your Own Garden

Take care of your own, and the world will take care of itself.Candide The theme of Midlife Yoga this March is "Tend your own garden." In the literal sense, get out the rake, the spade & the shovel, & begin the work of preparing the soil. But in the yogic sense, our theme is "Clean up your own sid... Read More

How Strong is Your Core? 3 Reasons Why It Matters

The spirit doesn't grow old, but the body does. So we have to take care of the body as well, because the spirit shines through it. ~ Paulo Coelho Welcome to March! Spring is just around the corner, and soon enough it will be time for trips to the beach, maybe with your grandchildren in tow. I can... Read More

The Truth about Love *BONUS VIDEO*

"Love is complicated. It’s sticky. It’s bliss and it’s a mix of emotions. It’s not easy.”Dominic Riccitello Is there any emotion more complicated than love? Over the course of a long lifetime, I’ve learned a thing or two about love… and I’ll bet you have too! This past week, we celebrated Valenti... Read More