Taking Off Your Shoes

A random bit of beauty….. “Taking off your shoes is a sacred ritual. It is a hallowed moment of remembering the goodness of space and time. It is a way of celebrating the holy ground on which you stand. If you want to be a…

Autoimmune Disease and the Coronavirus

I called my doc today to find out about any additional precautions autoimmune patients should take regarding the coronavirus. I visited with the nurse and told her that those in my yoga classes are often living with autoimmune or other chronic health issues, which translates…

2020 Beginning

Here is a snippet of the email I sent to those in my yoga classes at the beginning of the month: …Now, regarding New Year’s resolutions- I’m curious to know if you make any. Of course, you all know me well enough to know that…

Sjogren’s and medication

“Do you take medication?” This is a question I am asked often from others who also deal with autoimmune issues. I do not take any medication specifically for autoimmune issues. Both my PCP and rheumatologist are great about taking a holistic approach to management and…

Yoga. Anxiety.

Sometimes, anxiety can hit you right between the eyes– and it can range from an elevated heart rate to full-on panic. At one time or another, it happens to most of us, and when it does, it helps to remember a few key concepts: Have…