This song of Nina Simone's rendition "Feeling Good" is what is playing in my mind as I contemplate the new year. For. me, the lyrics are one of freedom, hope, and even gratitude. I find the dawning and arrival of a new year to feel hopeful and refreshing. It feels like a natural time to contemplate where I am in this life and perhaps what I can do to enhance or change things for the better. Not that my life isn't good already, just that there may be more. More growth. More

When I first began my yoga asana journey, Sukhasana was anything but easy. This pose emphasizes sitting with a tall spine, open hips and groin, comfortable and relaxed shoulders, arms, knees, ankles/feet, head including neck and face. If you were like me, approaching a yoga practice already middle aged, this pose can feel complicated! When starting or beginning your practice with Sukahasana here are a few modifications that can help you sit comfortably. Sit your hips up on a

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