Lifted Sukhasana

Sukhasana - lifted Easy Pose with hands behind

In the Summer it is unlikely to find me in the yoga studio, but instead out in the dazzling weather putting my steadfast indoor Winter practice to practical use out in the wild. 

Baddha Hasta ~ Bound Hands

Sukhasana Baddha Hasta - Easy Pose Bound Hands

Unite with the divine daily by: taking care of and committing to what (who) is right in front of you. 

Everyday Anew ~ Three-Legged Down Dog

Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana - Three-Legged Downward Facing Dog
Both its own active stretch and a transition.

After an entire school year of commitments that seemingly filled every waking (and often sleeping) moment of my time, I welcome these big, wide, vacant days and the extravagant option to leave them void.

Vacate ~ Twist to Cleanse

Parivrtta Sukhasana - Revolved Easy Pose
Easy pose is not easy, but over time and with practice, a bit easier.

Daydreaming about a dramatic life change? What is it you are imaginably missing? We live in opportune times, but moving city, house or school may be an exaggeration despite its prevalence.

Perhaps you miss your hometown — go and visit! You likely also crave connection, so invite the neighbors for an aperitif. Has house hunting become an obsession? Maybe clear out some furniture, add color or create an outdoor living space. Is the kids’ school bogging you down and your booking tours at other shiny options? Well, that’s what Summer vacation (vacate!) is for: take a break! 

Pinpoint your longing and use creativity and resourcefulness to fulfill it in your immediate situation and surroundings. Because, let’s face it, the kids don’t want to ‘move’.

& then see if you feel the same way come Fall…

Leisure ~ The Yoga Good Life

Sukhasana - Easy Pose for meditation and pranayama
Rest palms on knees to promote a tall straight spine.

Your free time, leisure time, is meant for restoration and well-being. 

Monetization of our free time is robbing us of our money and our peace. Be weary of any “leisure” activity that costs you. (In fact, your leisure activities, if truly personally enriching, should be more likely to make you riches.)

Yogini Ninja Warrior ~ Sukhasana Side Stretch

Sukhasana - Easy Pose side bend
Black is not especially flattering for a fair blonde, but is nonetheless highly practical in the studio.
Let the ninja-esqueness of all black be a conduit in your practice.

Ninja: stealth, agile, acrobatic, strong, observant, attentive, disciplined, stoic, tough, adaptable, resourceful, self-aware.

Channel (your version of) a ninja. 

Yogini : master, mystic, goddess. (My version of a ninja.)

Moving? ~ Prayer Hands Flow

Namaste Vinyasa - Prayer Hands Flow
Inhale - reach arms out and up to meet the palms overhead.
Exhale - bring hands, palms together, to heart center.

Seeking out a new residence, dwelling, abode? Take very careful care and consideration of your current home: thoroughly declutter, clean, re-organize, re-arrange - and your next domicile will surely and expediently find you (not the other way around) … OR your refresh will have you favoring your pre-existing location. 

Grand Prize ~ Homemaker

Homemaker-Asana

Anytime I am away from the home on other business for the day, I am always relieved to return to the fold; for family-life is where my passions, priorities and talents lay.

But, of course, I wouldn’t know about home-making's high ranking if I didn’t flee in the first place 😉 …

Branded ~ Personal Style

Personal style so distinctive it’s a brand.

Oh, how I aspire to join the ranks of those with strong, distinguishable (marketable) style perspective, but, alas, I just like so many things!

Lavender Fields ~ Headstand Variation

Sirsasana ~ Headstand variation 
To safeguard my neck, I typically headstand with tripod arms.

When I was growing up, the day school ended my family and I flew (fled?) to the French Riviera and returned to the USA only after the school supplies had - much to my dismay - run out at the American stores. Summer was not filled with planned activities or camps or playdates but with open-ended European road trips and unhurried, unstructured, seemingly endless days chez nous en Provence. 🪻🪻🪻

With my four petites being ages 3-13, it is likely not prudent to emulate this relaxed, improvisational, détendue, and highly unAmerican protocol, but I am going to give it a shot. I will let you know how it goes...

❤️Red 🤍White 🩵Blue & 💓Pink ~ Headstand Yoga Pose variation

Sirsasana - Headstand variation 
Loving red-white-blue (plus pink).

In preparation - or was it the opposite? - for this Summer I said sayonara to my week-daily sunrise yoga, I eschewed all camps for the kiddos, we bought only one-way airplane tickets, and I haven’t sought out a single sitter. Naturally, I am becoming petrified and beginning to panic as school winds its way down  (4 kids - 10 year spread - 75 straight days!), but this weekend is going so well I think it’s going to be the best Summer yet!!! 💙🤍❤️ ✌️🤞😎😎😎😎😎🤞✌️❤️🤍💙

Firewood, Fresh Flowers & Honey

What is your “Farmstand” (what are you into) this season?

Keep dreaming. 🌝 Dream your own way.

Keep creating. 🏹 Create your own way.

Keep growing. 🌾 Grow your own way.