“Originality is returning to the origin” - Antoni Gaudi The natural world is the origin. Symmetrical patterns, including mandalas, exist in nature. When we reflect upon, or create, a mandala in a meditative manner we invite a connection to the universal. We surrender to something bigger than our individual existence. We foster a relationship with … Continue reading Return to Origin

June 21, 2019 // The practice of yoga can provide a bridge between the emotional mind and the reasonable mind. On one side we have feeling, sensation, energy and on the other side there is intellect, form, and structure. An asana (or pose) can provide an opportunity for the integration of the two pieces. We … Continue reading Yoga and Wise Mind

March 20, 2018 //  Joseph Campbell was an American author known for his work in the field of comparative mythology. In his book The Hero With A Thousand Faces, he combines modern psychology with comparative mythology.  Campbell popularized the idea of the "monomyth", also known as the "hero's journey".  The hero's journey can be thought of … Continue reading The Hero’s Journey and Yoga : An Explanation