Waiting to Exhale
On January 6 my day began quite ordinary. I had a cup of warm lemon water, later some coffee as well. Subsequently I taught my on- line yoga class in the mid morning. Afterwards I was leisurely putzing around in… Continue Reading
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A Deep Dive
On January 26, now almost a year ago, I celebrated my 65 birthday in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I had arrived a week earlier to get my bearings. I’ve been visiting Chiang Mai for well over twenty years now, consider it… Continue Reading
Yoga in the Time of the Pandemic
As the planet and all of us on it is going through enormous changes and adjustments, the yoga world has also been turned upside down. When I began exploring yoga in the mid-70s it was a mystical art and we… Continue Reading
The Importance of the Legs and Feet in Thai Massage
I arrived back in Chiang Mai, Thailand about a week ago and almost immediately started receiving massage treatments. It is after all one of my main reasons to visit. Chai, one of my favorite to go practitioners, inquired what needed… Continue Reading
iNeck: is there an app for that?
When clients come to me with neck and shoulder issues, I can relate. A few decades ago I had three whip lash injuries in a row. The proverbial icing on the cake happened when I took a plane trip to… Continue Reading
Dreaming of the Legendary Pug
Recently our beloved dog Otis, a remarkable pug, took his last breath while resting on my chest, with my girlfriend Cindy watching over us both. The grief has been immense, he was part of our pack. No two ways about… Continue Reading
Creating a Healing Space
Having worked in a variety of settings as well as receiving lots of bodywork, I would like to briefly explore what makes a good healing environment. It startles me sometimes how many therapists work in cramped spaces, often even without… Continue Reading
Wilbur Hot Springs
I will be available for Traditional Thai Massage sessions at Wilbur Hot Springs near Williams, California, on a semi regular basis. The waters at Wilbur are very unique and deeply healing. It is said that the Native Americans used to… Continue Reading
Yoga At The Ritz
For those of you who are planning a stay at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, there is an opportunity to practice yoga with me. I teach a gentle yoga class on Sunday mornings at 9:00am. The class is… Continue Reading
Holistic nourishment through Bodywork
In a holistic lifestyle we take our nourishment seriously with carefully chosen foods. We consider where the food is grown, by what methods, and how it is prepared. Nourishment is not limited to food. It is the air we breathe,… Continue Reading