Posts by YR Team
Getting to know your inner voice
Do you talk to yourself? If you said no, you’re wrong. We all do. Maybe not out loud, but we all have an inner voice. Sometimes it recounts our to-do list, sometimes it complains about the weather, sometimes it criticizes us, others and the world around us. Sit in silence for 60 seconds. Do you…
Read MoreIn honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today is MLK day. Dr. King would have been 87 if he were still with us. We remember him for his dedication to equality, his bravery in the face of violent opposition, and his commitment to making the world a better place. He has so many memorable quotes that it was hard for me to…
Read MoreDesigning Your Life
I just spent the weekend in a two-day Design Your Life Workshop put on by the Handel Group out of New York. If there is an area in your life that is needing a reboot, this is something to consider (or for you personal growth junkies like myself, a great bet too). Much of the…
Read MoreDigging deep
This morning I took Cynthia Chylik’s power vinyasa class (and it rocked – thank you Cynthia!). As we settled into child’s pose after a challenging standing sequence, she spoke to us about going deep, beneath the surface. Hearing the silence that lies beneath the chatter of our minds. She likened this to either riding a…
Read MoreEmbracing contradictions
I just got back from a week-plus in Israel. What an experience, what a country. One thing that our (absolutely incredible – talk to me before you plan a trip there) tour guide pointed out repeatedly, as we moved north to south, west to east, was the inherent contradictions in the country. It’s a tiny…
Read MoreAhhh, the comfort of my mat
I’ve been out of the comfort of my routine as of late. Got hit with a nasty bug that had me out for almost a week, traveling to Miami for a long weekend, and getting ready to head to Israel for 10 days. I am a routine-lover. I take comfort in knowing what’s lined up…
Read MoreFinding more space on our mats
One of my favorite yogic concepts is that of creating space. In the body, in the mind, in our lives. Pausing between postures, noticing the breath, staying without reacting, at least for a few moments. (I blogged about creating space this past summer, here). Finishing up the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and heading into the full-blown…
Read MoreYoga and Peace
It’s a pretty messed up world. Terrorism’s been on my mind this week, as I’m sure it has for all of us. Given the Russian plane, bombings in Beirut, and the terrifying tragedy in Paris last weekend, it’s no wonder. It’s easy to feel scared and helpless. Does yoga have anything to say about this?…
Read MoreBe afraid, be very afraid
This weekend I’m partaking in the Scare Your Soul Challenge. (Click here to sign up). It’s the brainchild of my friend and fellow yogi Scott Simon. The idea is to commit to doing something(s) that scare you. Why? Growth doesn’t take place when we are stagnant. Real happiness requires us to push ourselves and face…
Read MoreHow Teaching Kids Yoga Helps Me Save the World
By Erin Esposito Peron I’ve been teaching kids yoga for a little over a decade in schools, yoga studios, community centers, parks, synagogues and churches. I have had some of my hardest teaching hours logged in front of frisky three year olds and classrooms of jumpy adolescents. Teaching kids yoga and mindfulness is challenging. You…
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