Wherever You Go There You Are

"Wherever You Go There You Are" is a national bestseller by Jon Kabat-Zinn. The book is on mindfulness meditation in everyday life. Mindfulness awakens us to stay in the present moment and not go into automatic pilot thinking about our "to do" list, the past or future.


Yoga is a type of moving mindful meditation; it allows you to go inward and focus on connecting your mind and body. Yoga is not about getting somewhere, or something or stacking up. It is more about releasing and emptying. As I practice I try to make space for all of those feeling and emotions that come up and "sit" with whatever it is. Advancing in yoga doesn't mean your pose looks better than someone else. It is about understanding the various layers of yourself and accepting where you are in this moment.


Yoga embodies the dual qualities of effort and ease. If there isn't a little cultivation of ease, back off and become aware, don't let your ego get in the way. You can either listen to the drama of the ego or the wisdom of the spirit. It's your choice.