A few of you who know me, know that my mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor when I was eight. I was an only child, and my father was an often absent work-a-holic, so I spent periods of my childhood caring for her, up until her death a decade later. I sat with her … Read More »
I know, my life is totally amazing…. …. on Instagram at least. This I responded, sassy-like, when someone at the studio mentioned she had seen my social media and wished she had the courage to do adventurous things. My feed depicts curated snapshots of an entrepreneur, explorer and parent. A life that, from the outside anyway, … Read More »
These days when I take a selfie, I’m often baffled at the person who I’ve captured. Who is that middle-aged woman? What happened to the past two decades?? I simply am floored at how fast time is passing. Ten years ago – ten years! –Twist Yoga in Downtown Edmonds opened. The first few years were lean: … Read More »
Fit body We encourage our community to seek healthy life balance by practicing positive body image, enjoying nourishing food, and committing to daily, moderate exercise. We use positive language. We commit to body positivity and leading classes from a place of appreciation. We speak of food as a positive source of nourishment and connection. We … Read More »
Several months ago, we at Twist Yoga received an email invitation to teach a community yoga class at a large local event. Our initial reaction was Yes!… until the event organizer clarified his vision: Class would be held in the wine garden, tickets would include a drink before, and after, yoga. Ugh. Hard pass. Alcohol, … Read More »
I’m waiting here solo at international departure lounge in Delhi with too much time on my hands, thinking of the transformational gift of travel. Visiting other countries – especially on yoga retreats, where we practice yoga daily and care for ourselves so deeply we receive the beauty of experiences in a profound way – is … Read More »
“Hi. I’m Janet,” my roommate introduced herself in her heavy Midwestern accent. “But I prefer to be called Krishna.” Janet/Krishna, was one of my “dorm-mates” at a Sanskrit chanting retreat I attended several years ago. Rounding out our quad, bunk-bedded cabin of strangers were Willow and Sage. Willow was sensitive to scents, and announced such … Read More »
This time of year, I experience a sacred quiet when I roll out my yoga mat. I’m better able feel God’s divine guidance, which time and time again, help me to trust there are no accidents. My practice wasn’t always like this. Raised in a family where God was used as a weapon, I coped … Read More »
I’m having one of those truly overwhelming months of work. Twist Yoga launched our Shoreline location in September, and since then I’ve spent no less than 14 hours a day, every day, either on my laptop or on hold with various customer service situations. My brain is fried. Plus, my old lady eyes need reading … Read More »
After dropping my now sixth grader at her first day of school early this morning, I was making my way toward the studio along the sleepy streets of Lake Forest Park, when I came across an irrational woman walking her dog, screaming obscenities and maintaining she was being attacked. I saw it unfold: An awkward … Read More »