I spent some time yesterday coloring a mandala, and really enjoyed it. While I was coloring it, it occurred to me that it may be a waste...

This is one of my favorite quotes by T.K.V. Desikachar, my teachers' teacher: "There is one rule to follow regarding rest: if we need a...

I have been keeping "The Essential Rumi" by my bedside for the past weeks. Here is a poem that has been calling my attention. Favorite...

Preparing for an in person workshop in Lake Oswego, Oregon, went to visit again some of my favorite quotes. the workshop is called...

Wonderful to go back and read some poems from the incredible book "Mala Of The Heart" , here is this one by Kabir: I felt in need of a...

I receive emails from a great organization based in the UK that I'm part of, called "The Society of Yoga Practitioners"...

"...wherever you are, make room for the new, the uncertain, the mystery... And Love.." Thanks to Donna Gabrielson for sharing with me...

I have been enjoying my classes with Elizabeth Bossart , learning about Ayurveda, including what kind of food is better for my...

I receive newsletters from a young poet/writer/public speaker whose chosen name is Yung Pueblo. This is the content of one of those,...

A dear friend recommended me this book, and my local Library had it! It has been bittersweet to read some of its passages, which sounds...

I read this years ago, and it came back to mind during one of our conversations at the beginning of a yoga class. “We shall not cease...

Here is a poem I read today in class, also by Hafiz, from the book "The Gift" The Idiot's Warehouse I know the idiot's warehouse Is...

It has been really wonderful to spend more time reading the book "The Gift" by Hafiz . It nourishes my soul. Here is another poem: The...

Another poem from the book "The Gift", poems by Hafiz , translations by Daniel Ladinsky. YOUR MOTHER AND MY MOTHER Fear is the cheapest...

I have been reading the beautiful book "The Gift", poems by Hafiz , translation by Daniel Ladinsky. What a treat! This is a poem from...

Here are some short poems from the book "The Gift", by Hafiz . NO CONFLICT No Conflict when the flute is playing For then I see every...

A short and sweet one for today. I don't know why I haven't added it to my Blog yet. Always loved it. Gratitude for today. This moment,...

This morning in class, the conversation with the sangha brought us to this poem. My 7 am class is bilingual, so here is the original poem...

No More Same Old Silly Love Songs Neil Carpathios When the radio in my car broke I started to notice the trees. I began to stop...

Another gem from the beautiful book "Poetry of Presence". You can find this and more poems on Lynn Ungar's website lynnungar.com Thank...