Surya Namaskar and Embodied Prayer

Prayer and Yoga Yoga means union, bringing together thought, word and deed – mind, body and spirit as one. Movement and prayer are often combined in worship: bringing our hands together, bowing our heads, kneeling. By reciting the Lord’s Prayer through a Yoga sequence called the Sun Salutation or... Read More

The Golden Present

My copy of The Golden Present, received during Teacher Training in 2002, is worn and dogeared. For many years it was my daily companion. I carried it with me when traveling. It moved from my bedroom, to office, to parlor. Reading this book, virtually every day for years, never gets old. Each year... Read More

Intermediate Hatha Yoga Class Video

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Chair / Accessible Yoga Class Video

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When Yoga Met Sally

“Bella. Hallelujah.” The woman in the wheelchair softly greeted me. “That’s all she’s said since she got here two months ago,” an aide commented. “Her name’s Sally.” I lowered down to Sally’s eye level and said, “Hello. I’m Brahmi, your Yoga teacher.” “Bella, bella,” she replied. Despite the w... Read More

The Fourth A

The 3 A's of Master Sivananda's sage advice to yogis everywhere are "Adapt. Adjust. Accommodate." He didn't relate those just to asana practice, but for the entirety of our lives. There is a pandemic. We miss our in-person classes, but we adapt by seeing each other on Zoom. Our vacation plans wer... Read More

Managing Stress in Turbulent Times

Most of us couldn't wait to look back on 2020 in hindsight, yet 2021 has roared in with even more turbulence. We are being challenged us in many ways, revealing inequities in health management, racial justice, and voting rights. Our families, schooling, and socializing have been disrupted. Jobs, ... Read More

The Lotus as Muse

Living near the Anacostia River grants easy access to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. In peak summer, the gardens are resplendent with lotus and lilies, with colors ranging from white to yellow to pink to magenta to purple, all cradled in emerald green foliage. Beginning several years ago, taking my ... Read More

Who Am I?

Who am I? This is the essential question asked in Jnana Yoga, the Path of Knowledge. While it is a worthwhile and lifelong personal pursuit, this blog will merely describe me in terms of 30+ years of yoga practice and study. Yoga’s therapeutic application benefited me greatly. I have scoliosis (... Read More

Creating a Sacred Space

As we adapt to online yoga, it's worth taking a few minutes to prepare your space for practice. Few have space for a dedicated room, so a shared area is necessary. One regular student uses the narrow floor space in her Pullman kitchen very effectively. Even if using a shared place, it is possible... Read More