Hi Reader, I've been thinking lately about how little life actually follows a plan. Two pears from my garden reminded me of this. They grew on the same tree, about a foot apart, and yet they look remarkably different. Meanwhile, my oldest daughter is back home after four years in Europe, I'm still teaching in the same San Francisco room I've been in for more than 20 years, and I've started adding freshly ground cardamom to my morning coffee. These things may not seem to have much in common,...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Earlier this week, I introduced three ways to work with me through Ayurveda: Meet, Reset, and Evolve. Here is the simplest way to decide which one may be right for you. Choose Meet if… You are curious about Ayurveda, have questions about what I do, or want to talk through a concern before committing to anything. Meet is a free introductory conversation, and it is always a good place to begin if you are unsure. Schedule a free Meet call Choose Reset if… You want help with the...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Today I am introducing a new, simpler way to receive Ayurvedic care from me—online or in person. I wanted the choices to be clear. You should be able to recognize where you are, what kind of help you want, and what level of support makes sense for you now. There are three ways to begin: MEET — Free A complimentary introductory 15-minute call for anyone who is curious about Ayurveda or wants to know whether working together would be a good fit. You can share your main concern or...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve just returned from several weeks in France and India. Travel gives us so much: unfamiliar places, local food, different ways of moving through the day, and the chance to see our own lives from a little farther away. It also takes us away from the routines that quietly hold us together. Sleep changes. Meals happen at different times, sometimes when we aren’t hungry. Digestion becomes less predictable. There’s more stimulation and often less privacy. Even a wonderful trip can...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, One of the things I’ve loved about being in Kerala is how much there is to notice when you slow down. Kerala Backwaters. Sometimes the reflection show us what we might otherwise have missed. Recently, I spent a morning traveling through the backwaters, surrounded by coconut palms, lotus flowers, small boats, homes, birds, and, of course, water. At one point I looked across the water and realized I was seeing two landscapes at once. There was the world above—the palms, the boats,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, mor There are a few things I didn't expect when I came to India. For one, I really like taking a shower with a bucket. There is something strangely satisfying about it. You become very aware of the water you're using, the temperature, your body, and the simple sequence of washing yourself. Add 100% humidity, a little jet lag, and the sounds and smells of Kerala all around me, and somehow even taking a shower feels like part of the experience. I've been here for almost a week now,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Last night, while I was teaching yoga, I found myself getting a little lost in the teaching. There weren't too many students, so I was able to bring them to the rope wall and spend more time with the standing poses. We were working on lengthening the spine, creating space along the sides of the rib cage, and opening the chest and upper back. At some point, as I stood there explaining the poses, I realized I had entered an almost meditative state. The words and directions seemed to...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I was in Colorado recently for my nephew Sid’s wedding (Sid also happens to be the person behind much of the web work for my business). Weddings have a way of bringing together people from all the different parts of our lives. Family comes from near and far. People you haven't seen for years suddenly appear in front of you. There are long conversations, short conversations, old stories and new ones. And, in this case, some very big Colorado skies. Not long before the wedding, I had...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, There is something about August that always makes me want to do a little less. Actually, if I'm being honest, this feeling usually starts before August 1. Lately, I have been waking up and thinking, I don't really want to do that today. Not in a dramatic way. I still have things to do. I still teach, write, answer emails, make plans, cook food, take care of the house, and show up for the people I love. But my body seems to have other ideas. My body is on a beach vacation in Italy....
3 months ago • 1 min read