Yesterday I had the delightful experience of co-teaching a workshop with my dear friend, Colleen Clemens, PhD at Shine Yoga Center in Perkasie, PA. Twenty inspiring yogis and yoginis attended our "Yoga in an Overwhelming World" workshop. Through reflection and vinyasa and yin practices, we studied the yogic concepts of sthira (steadiness) sukha (ease) and explored how to hold steadiness and ease in overwhelming moments.

Every Friday I post lessons I learned from parenting, teaching yoga, practicing on my mat, and life in general. I like to think of these posts as conversations about the stuff of life. You are invited to join the conversation and leave comments on my blog.

Every Friday I post lessons I learned from parenting, teaching yoga, practicing on my mat, and life in general. I like to think of these posts as conversations about the stuff of life. You are invited to join the conversation and leave comments on my blog.

Every Friday I post lessons I learned from parenting, teaching yoga, practicing on my mat, and life in general. I like to think of these posts as conversations about the stuff of life. You are invited to join the conversation and leave comments on my blog.

Meet this month's YogaView guest, Keya Williams, founder of Nourished Motherhood. Keya shares how yoga keeps her honest, calm, and helps her navigate the unpredictability of life.

I share the foundational beliefs upon which I built and continue to build CHIME. These tenets are the pulse behind every Facebook post, tweet, blog post, yoga class I teach, and personal interaction with each of you. They are the heart of my work and personal integrity.

Every Friday I post lessons I learned from parenting, teaching yoga, practicing on my mat, and life in general. I like to think of these posts as conversations about the stuff of life. You are invited to join the conversation and leave comments on my blog.

Guest contributor Brad Young, founder of Hotbox Yoga, offers advice to yoga teachers on how to step out of a script and into effective teaching and the experience of connection with students. A big thanks to Brad for these helpful tips.

I carry a grounding stone with me almost everywhere I go. I hold the stone when I need to ground, center, or feel rooted during overwhelming or difficult moments. Learn how this simple and practical self-care practice can be helpful in your life.