I met Derek Jones over this winter when he came to Just B Yoga for a class. His presence was gentle and assured. His practice was honest and his own. His smile was pure sunshine. I later found he was interested in yoga teacher training and thought there are many who could benefit from his
I was honored to share receiving the Tribute to Women Award last night with Judi Brown Clarke. It was the first time the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing had given the award to two of the honorees. To stand alongside her, our journeys side by side, is awe-inspiring. From her wikipedia listing: “She competed for
Tonight I will attend the “Dream, Girl – Reach for the Stars” Tribute to Women award ceremony by the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing as a nominee. I am humbled to receive this nomination for so many reasons. According to the nomination application, “the award recognizes local women who have shown the following:” 1. Success
Depression and anxiety can leave us immobilized and feeling helpless. We struggle to gain control. We often fight to hide our situation from friends and loved ones. And we sink further and further. Even if we are in therapy, often prescription medications are offered and we are left hoping and waiting for results. Yoga practices
I am a natural-born tree hugger. And go figure! Hugging trees is good! A friend recently posted this article on Facebook. When I saw it in my newsfeed I took in a gasp. After reading it I exhaled. I almost cried too. You see, as a very young child I used to hug a tree
Does yoga cause injuries? That’s the question. There have been some articles lately with gurus and teachers confessing the error of their ways of teaching and practicing, begging forgiveness for injuries and throwing yoga under the bus saying it’s actually harmful to our health rather than restorative, healing and good. “How Yoga can Wreck your
I got the honor to join more than 1,700 people last week who are invested in building Michigan communities. Building them, literally, brick by brick. Building our transportation. Building our image and vitality. And, building our spirit and health. The Building Michigan Communities Conference celebrated its 15th year with a name change that sharpens its
The Just B Yoga kids garden program got underway this Saturday. City Sprouts runs at the same time as Empower Yoga, encouraging parents to do yoga while kids learn about gardening and fresh produce and yoga. Emily White, a Just B Yoga instructor, is teaching City Sprouts. She also has some help from our garden
Yoga and gardening and art? That’s community building for sure! Weekends like this past one force me to reflect on our little community and how much we’ve grown. So many of our family and friends came to help paint our garden mural it was humbling. From very little seeds big things can grow. Just B
I’ve felt stuck in the mud, drenched in tears and serene as though floating on calm peaceful waters. That’s all in the last month and a half. No, there haven’t really been any huge life-changing, emotionally charged events. I’ve been traveling through my chakras. I am co-leading a monthly series of workshops at Just B
Our Tai Chi student, Oren Kennedy, is spotlighted on LansingYoga.com today. Oren is an amazing spirit. Any of you who have gotten to know him, he’s kind and sweet, and kinda crazy! An environmental analyst for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Kennedy, 49, is known for his sharp mind and memory. After more than
If anyone was going by the studio window around 9 a.m. this morning they probably did a double-take. Tai Chi student Linda Triemer brought in her archery bow for a show-and-tell moment. I am in love with her spirit AND her toys! Linda began archery this past winter and has quickly fallen in love with
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