Coming back from a retreat is always tricky.     For a short time, there is the high of being in the mountains of Northern Cal breathing in the fresh air, eating delicious vegetarian food, starting each day with a Yoga practice and meditation all the while gazing at passing wild turkeys and deer in […]

It is ironic, but as soon as I start writing a book on Yoga Therapy for Back Pain, I’m experiencing significant pain in my own lower back.  It’s been about 9 years since I herniated a disc at L5-S1 and have had only a few bouts of recurring pain in the past few years.  My […]

Yesterday, I made a huge decision.  This decision may even be bigger than my sabbatical and transition to Israel in the coming months.    I decided to cancel my data plan and go to a basic non-smart phone.   The decision has been building for months.  I have been noticing my inability to sit still […]