Category Archives: Yoga

Balance and Poise                      

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Margaret Graw

When we practice yoga poses, we hope to attain a state of balance and poise. This goal is elusive for many reasons: level of skill in a pose, degree of focus, temperament that day. In addition, we seek a state … Continue reading →

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Child Pose View

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Margaret Graw

The first time I felt close to nature occurred one afternoon in my childhood when I was too young to find the words, or even have the thought that I was close to something big and wonderful, something that held … Continue reading →

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Being a Tree

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Margaret Graw

If I were a tree I would have a wild head of hair, my branches growing in every direction – up, down, all askew. My trunk would have white bark, pure white bark, with large black gnarls where lower branches … Continue reading →

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Layering in Yoga

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Margaret Graw

A yoga pose, a series of poses, a flow of poses (or asanas) can get the blood to flow, the joints to open, the breath to quicken. This physical enlivening is a pure experience when  done with our full attention. … Continue reading →

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Quiet Mind

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Margaret Graw

To write requires focus. To practice yoga requires practice. Yes, but how do we achieve focus? Many years ago, I started with meditation, using a mantra, gently directing my mind to a quieter state and, while I had occasional moments … Continue reading →

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