by Jurian | Aug 21, 2019 | From Newsletter, Jurian's Blog, Yoga off the Mat
According to urbandictionary.com, woman of a certain age is an “ironically polite term for a woman who does not want her actual age known” (i.e., one who is close to or just over menopause.) Personally, I’m 54, and I care a whole lot less about anyone knowing my age...
by Jurian | Jul 22, 2019 | From Newsletter, Jurian's Blog, Uncategorized, Yoga off the Mat
My partner David inherited a little A-frame on Lake Winnipesaukee. It’s a modest place, no more than 1200 sq ft, 40+ years old, circa 1975 and still looks it. Several years ago we had to decide whether to sell it or fix it up and enjoy it. One phone call, made on a...
by Jurian | May 27, 2019 | From Newsletter, Jurian's Blog, Yoga off the Mat
Pictured here are just a few of the wonderful women I take class with at the gym these days. They inspire me. Powerful, full of life force, strong, determined. None of us qualify as ‘young’ I suppose, though I’d like to think we’re a pretty vibrant lot. We push...
by Jurian | Apr 23, 2019 | From Newsletter, International Retreats, Jurian's Blog, Uncategorized, Yoga off the Mat
La Dolce Vita – “the sweet life” – was our theme for last week’s retreat in Puglia, Italy. The title, taken from a not-so-sweet Fellini film, calls up our American fantasies of the quintessential Italian life – one of relaxed living; spacious days; delicious food and...
by Jurian | Mar 30, 2019 | From Newsletter, International Retreats, Jurian's Blog, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events, Yoga off the Mat
I’m just back from Costa Rica, where I had the great opportunity to lead 17 beautiful beings in a 7-day yoga and dance retreat. It was sublime – the people, the location, the food, our practices. One of the highlights (among many) for me was something that started...
by Jurian | Mar 19, 2019 | Jurian's Blog, Upcoming Events, Yoga off the Mat
I can’t remember when it was that people started to describe me as ‘strong’, ‘confident’. I know for sure, though, that it was long before I felt those qualities living within me. “Fake it till you become it,” as they say....
