I woke up today still excited and on a high from yesterday’s event. The high that arises from connection and belonging to a community.To back up a little, maybe six weeks ago, I reached out to Mariam with an idea of having a virtual women wellness day. At the time, I was already involved with …
Starting to write this, I wanted to look up the history and ancient tradition of women circles. Partially because I want to present you with a comprehensive and compelling essay on women circles and why I feel we need to have that in all cities and villages hopefully more than one. But that’s not all …
“I can’t ride a bike.” I’ve said that so many times in my life and the reaction is always, “oh really, why!!?” I don’t know why I never learn to ride a bike; all my siblings ride bicycles, so it wasn’t an issue of space or logistics; I never got beyond my training wheels, and …
Reflections on the last day of the year (1440) and welcoming the new year (1441) Not knowing can be a bliss or a curse. I can’t be bothered or upset by that I don’t know. Knowing that I don’t know can also be unsettling, nerve-racking, and a tension creating. How can I choose when I …
Click here to register to the talk series So here’s what happened Within the last three weeks, I had great conversations with different women and I was inspired to share their work with others. I was also finding my self connecting with others, sharing stories and creating a space for conversations. Combine all that and …
“Will this help me lose weight.” This is the question I get the most about any of my classes, Nia, mindful movement or dance and when I talk with other teachers, yoga or otherwise, they have the same observation. As if life became divided into two categories; the things that help us lose weight and …
When the announcement for the 1st-degree black belt came out last year, I had no desire of going. I had completed the Black belt training in 2016, and although I did a retake of some of the belts afterward, I was ready to begin a new path in my journey of awareness and self-exploration. I …
Ever since I began my journey to reconnect to my body, and learn to listen to the subtlety of its messages, I had numerous experiences when I ignored what my body was telling me and following the direction of my mind only to regret my choice. It is interesting how we think we are making …
Two things happened around the same time that gave me clarity on the type of coach I want to be. The first one was coaching an aspiring actress who wanted to be comfortable moving in her body. I was honest at the beginning that I knew nothing of theater, but I know I can …
I love my kids; I love how they are teaching me to be a better person every day, I love how they are showing me to how unconditionally love. I have two boys, and they are the best teachers I have, the lessons I learned and have yet to learn from them are …
