So much learning and growing happened in 2020. We used the extra time to evolve into our 2.0 Selves. Here's our "Best of 2020" list including books, movies, music and yoga.
When I look back on my 45 years, I’m not sure I ever fully grasped the concept of surrender unless it was forced on me. It wasn't until the challenge of divorce brought me to my knees that I began to understand the power of inner listening.
Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga, is a vortex of high vibration, awakened energy. It's a "must do" pilgrimage for anyone on the spiritual path and our second stop on our upcoming Ultimate Spiritual Adventure in India this March with Nicki Doane, and Ashley Melin.
A trip to North India isn’t complete without visiting Varanasi, the spiritual hub of India. Around every corner lies something fascinating - the maze of corridors in the Old City, Sri Ananda May Ma's ashram for meditation, the Golden & Durga Temples, Benares Music Academy, ceremonial bathing in the sacred Ganges...
I first began travelling to India in 2004. Every time I travel to India the question arises – why? In all honesty, India is a complete mess. The beauty of India is the flow. It’s no surprise that Yoga was born in India. It truly is a fascinating magical country filled with total chaos and the reason to keep going back year after year.
I first found myself in a Gurmukh Experience in 2008 on the banks of the Mata Ganga (Mother Ganges) River during the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Ashramin Rishikesh, India – the birthplace of yoga. I had spent time at Parmarth the year before and thought their Yoga Festival sounded AUMazing. So by God's grace, I gathered a group of 15 and we set off to experience it first hand!
Yoga has made a huge impact in my life, especially living in another country.
Through these 15 years that I have been practicing and living my Yoga every day, I have come to the realization that is not where we live our life, but how do we live our life where we are.
SoulJour is a mindset. It’s the courage it takes to look in the mirror and uncover the veil. It’s the focus it takes to scream down a mountain bike trail with a cliff on one side and poison oak on the other. It’s the freedom felt when the band kicks it into high gear and everyone tunes into the same frequency. SoulJours are edgy and disruptive – while always being mindful of Mother Earth and the roots of yoga. We believe in leaving a mark, but also in leaving no trace.