by Jurian | Jan 25, 2021 | Aging Well, Health and Wellness, Yoga of Yes (Joy), Yoga off the Mat
Tranquility is defined as “an untroubled state free from disturbances” or “a state of peace and quiet”, but the definition I like best – especially considering the current state of our world – is “steadiness of mind under stress”. That definition captures the dynamic...
by Jurian | Dec 24, 2020 | Aging Well, Health and Wellness, Yoga off the Mat
Like many, I tend to over-indulge during the holidays. I’m anticipating over-indulging more than usual this year due to the heartache of missing family and our usual traditions. I will sorely miss sharing Midnight Mass at the Cathedral with my 90-year-old Dad and the...
by Jurian | Sep 22, 2020 | Aging Well, Health and Wellness, Yoga off the Mat
With everything that’s going on in the world, it sometimes seems like things are getting more extreme by the day. Whether you’re talking about the planet, politics or the pandemic (The Three P’s), it appears that things may get rougher, before they get easier....
by Jurian | Nov 26, 2019 | Aging Well, Health and Wellness, Yoga off the Mat
Practice. What is it? Why do it? What makes it successful? What gets in the way? Practice is one of Kripalu’s core values. I recently participated in a staff training session led by the inimitable Aruni Nan Futronsky, one of Kripalu’s senior faculty, and a gifted...
by Jurian | Jul 28, 2018 | Aging Well
The Serenity Prayer, “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” This is the bedrock of all Twelve-Step programs. It’s also the bedrock of yoga. If yoga has a goal – not...
by Jurian | Jun 28, 2018 | Aging Well
It’s almost July 4th, and I know we’re all more than a little worn out. We’re disillusioned, exasperated, tired of the unending stream of horrific policies and indecencies that we’ve seen coming out of the White House in the last 18 months. And yet we cannot get...
