There will be perspective-shifting, healing, and self-compassion growing. My classes are designed to help address collective anxiety, improve mood, and begin to soften the fraying of our nervous systems. All desperately needed at this moment by so many of us.

Nourishment is a prerequisite for transformation. Being the best possible parent, spouse, friend, doctor, colleague, and contributor to a better world are not possible from a place of depletion.

There are many ways to nourish yourself. Healthy food is but one.

Using attention intention and a soft mindful focus, I fully experienced and savored every moment. I noticed and appreciated every flower, view, and green rolling hill. I sat on so many perfectly placed rocks.

This reflection was inspired by a photo of a snail posted by someone on facebook.

The caption read: “practicing moving through the world slowly.” I have never liked snails— when I was a kid my mom made me remove them from her orange trees by the plastic bagful. This photo of a snail on a leaf was beautiful and technicolor. To be able to see beauty in a snail photo took me aback.

Another yoga thing… AND, as usual, it applies to life off your mat.

With deep breaths and mindfulness. With presence. With curiosity. With self-compassion. With loving-kindness and compassion towards others. Noticing the transitions.

This was the theme of my yoga class tonight. It is turning into spring in California and my yoga class is held around sunset. I myself am also going through a big life transition.