Michael's Blog
In the fast-paced rhythm of our daily lives, finding moments of calm and clarity can seem challenging. However, engaging in two simple practices when needed can make a profound difference: taking one deep breath and doing the next right thing.
Just Take One Breath
It’s so simple yet so...
As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of summer, we're beckoned into a realm of celebration and renewal. In the Northern Hemisphere, the month of May marks the spirited festival of Beltane on the Celtic calendar, a time synonymous with vitality and growth.
Feel the pulse of nature quicken...
Most yogis, at some time or other, have tried partner yoga. It’s a lot of fun and can be a great way to connect with another body and explore different shapes and ways to support each other in yoga postures.
It can also be so much more. When a yoga therapist facilitates...
I love November. It's my birthday month, and Thanksgiving - my favorite holiday. I grew up in Australia, where Thanksgiving was not celebrated, and I remember my first Thanksgiving in the USA with my wife's family. It was such a heartwarming celebration of gratitude that I was in awe of the...
Halloween is when one-third of the annual candy sales in the US happen. It was once a Celtic celebration of the end of summer known as Samhain (pronounced Sow-In). The Celts celebrated the end of summer, received a brief visit from dead souls, and prepared for winter's approaching...
As the author of a book, “Turn Stress Into Bliss,” that has sold well, why would I want to say “stress is not the problem”? Simple. I now believe stress manifests an even bigger problem in our society. And that problem is disconnection and fragmentation,...
Spring is about expansion and leaping into action, while Fall is a time of turning inward. One is an outward expression of energy and the other an inward one. . This means slowing down, being more with our inner self, and having more time to contemplate. This is an essential and...
