The art of paper cutting began in China in the 4th century, not long after paper was first invented by Ts'ai Lun in the year 105 CE. Paper cutting as an art form slowly spread around the globe. The Japanese form called Kirie is still practiced today. I love watching...
Nature Bliss
Water Element Music and Sounds by Senta Reis
My sister in law Senta Reis has played her incredible live music for us during some of my Retreats and Trainings for Five Element Yoga® and Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra. Many students asked 'When are you recording an album?' Inspired, she hunkered down in the studio and...
10 Tips for Happy Spring-Time Health
Spring-time has intense new energies! Be mindful and aware of your body, energy, and mood as you flow through spring when elements of Wood, Water, Earth, and Fire Elements predominate. This is a time to cultivate your innate calm - focus on relaxing your mind, body...
Spring Equinox 12 Ways to Celebrate
Spring Equinox is a powerful seasonal time that has been celebrated by ancient peoples throughout human history, and can be meaningful to us, here and now. This is a great time to pause and to celebrate the moment of this potent shift around this time. Here are 12...
How Trees Talk to Each Other VIDEO with Suzanne Simard
"A forest is much more than what you see," says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Her 30 years of research in Canadian forests have led to an astounding discovery — trees talk, often and over vast distances. Learn more about the harmonious yet complicated social lives of...
Winter Season Self-Care with Five Element Yoga® Tips
Winter is time to slow down, rest, and pause between activities, giving your energy a chance to reset itself for the year. Water Element is an active force right now and it's time to nourish your Water Vitality. Listen to your body and take time for self-care with...
VIDEO: Butterflies Flying in Slow Motion
You Were Born with Wings You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don’t. You have wings. Learn to use them...
VIDEO: Calming Spring Stream
On my bike ride this morning I was so inspired by the stream on my path that I took a video so you too could enjoy the calming and energizing flow of the spring water down the mountainside with all its good ju-ju, complete with sparkling vitality of the sunlight. A...
VIDEO: Puppy and Kitten’s First Play Together
This will bring a smile to your face, and a glow in your heart! It's so much fun to watch young creatures. This puppy and kitten find out about each other and I think they are smiling too!
Inner Water Element Blessing
I wrote a poem - and I don't write poems - at least, it has been many years. Perhaps it was the inspiration of water element which filled my day yesterday both outdoors, and inside my own body as I practiced and prepared for our upcoming joints series. The joints are...