Monthly Archives: September 2025

Yoga, Art and Beauty

BKS Iyengar considered yoga to be an art, a science and a philosophy. He believed that by demonstrating the postures with harmony and beauty, he would attract people to the subject of yoga, so that they could explore the science … Continue reading

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Retreating From, Retreating To

I’ve been reflecting upon the meaning of retreat. What am I retreating from, and what am I re-treating myself to? To go on retreat means to separate ourselves from the duties, commitments and habits of every day life. Freed from … Continue reading

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Resting in Nature’s Healing Arms

This is my second morning waking up in the beauty, harmony, and magic of Feathered Pipe Ranch, a yoga retreat center in northern Montana. I am so content and so grateful. This place was created through improbable serendipities, countless acts … Continue reading

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Rest, Reflection, and Renewal

In just a few days, I will be returning to Feathered Pipe Ranch, a beautiful and remote retreat center in northern Montana, where I will be studying yoga for scoliosis with senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Elsie Miller. This will be … Continue reading

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