The Wait for Double G: A Tribute to Mom
I realized today that I have been waitingWaiting to feel whole againWaiting for the tears to stop fallingWaiting in the darkness for the light to seep through the crack of my…
Six Years Later
This April 26 will mark six years since I came closer to death than I wish to recall. On that day in 2015, I was wheeled into the unknown by…
What is Ayurveda?
In Sanskrit, Ayurveda is the science of life, it is the sister science of yoga. Both yoga and Ayurveda developed together and have influenced the other through history. It has…
The Gunas
In a world of uncertainty and fear it is important that we take time to practice self-care and mindful behavior. In Ayurveda and yoga, we discuss the human need to…
Yamas & Niyamas
The Western world view of the practice of yoga is often that of movement and exercise. However, there is much more to yoga than the pure “asana” (movement); in fact,…
Courage: Braving Our Own Wilderness
Several years ago, I read Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown. In my quest for continual self-growth, inspiration and motivation during challenging moments in life, this book and its messages…
Svadhayaya
Svadhayaya is the art of study of self. As described by some yogis, this practice of understanding the “self” allows you to know yourself so well that you grow into…
The Graduate (2020)
This is a picture of my cap and gown for completing my Ayurvedic Graduate Studies at The Maryland University of Integrative Health.This cap and gown will never be worn. So…
The Koshas
The Koshasby Nicole ZornitzerOften one comes to a yoga class for the physical aspects—to stretch, sweat or become more flexible. However, what is not commonly discussed are the five koshas…
Yoga Corner: Shine On
Today, I splurged. Today, I gave myself permission to take three yoga classes taught by my tribe members. Today, I realized the importance of self-acceptance.In one of our dharma talks,…