by Jurian | Oct 25, 2022 | Aging Well, Health and Wellness, Yoga off the Mat
It’s hard to imagine there’s anyone out there whose life is without struggle right now. Personal, political or planetary, there are plenty of sources of strife to choose from. For my own part, I’ve been searching vainly for a cure-all article or podcast that would put...
by Jurian | Oct 12, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Yoga off the Mat
The Universe has a wicked sense of humor sometimes. Much to my surprise, thirty-one months into online teaching, I find myself right back where I started–in my bedroom! Over a year ago, I transitioned out of my bedroom yoga studio and into a lovely little...
by Jurian | Aug 20, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Yoga of Yes (Joy), Yoga off the Mat
It’s difficult to imagine things being more in flux than they already are, and yet it seems clear that time is coming. The entire globe is experiencing increasing change. Whether the overriding cause is climate, politics, the pandemic, or some combination of these, it...
by Jurian | Aug 5, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Yoga off the Mat
Some days are better than others. Over and over, I say to myself, “Thank God for these practices.” We’re all under a lot of stress right now. No matter who we are or what our beliefs or circumstances may be. On the better days I remember to use the...
by Jurian | Jul 14, 2022 | Spotlight on a Teacher
Yesterday was Guru Purnima, a Hindu celebration when we honor our teachers. My father, Harold Hughes, passed away two weeks ago today, June 30, 2022. He was certainly one of my greatest teachers. In his honor, I share his eulogy… “Thank you, everyone, for...
by Jurian | Jul 6, 2022 | Fifth Chakra Yoga (Yoga of Voice), Health and Wellness, Yoga off the Mat
(From June 24, 2022, in response to SCOTUS’ monumental and highly controversial decision to overturn Roe v. Wade) I’ve said it before…My intention as a yoga teacher is to practice and inspire authenticity and full self-expression. Because all of us have the...
by Jurian | Jun 10, 2022 | Aging Well
Last week I took my car in for its 36,000-mile checkup. “Looks brand new!” Mark the technician said as he did his initial walk-around. “Yeah,” I smiled. “I take good care of her.” An hour later, checkup complete, his words of wisdom were simple, “Whatever you’re...
