
Angie’s Blog
Inspiration on yoga, philosophy, mindfulness, art and creativity
Italian Style Potato Salad
Most potato salad recipes include mayonnaise, which, as delicious and craving-filling as it is, is not something I like to eat very often. When you follow this guilt-free potato salad recipe, you get full flavor and all the nutrients and satisfaction that potatoes offer with no added fat or processed ingredients. This recipe has been a weekly staple at my home all summer long!
Slippers of Abundance
It was just me and Bella alone all day Monday. Josh and Ellessia were away. After we both finished our morning work, I asked her: "What do you want to do today?"
I was only thinking about dinner. Did she want me to pick up takeout? Or make something at home?
"Well," she pondered. "We could visit the Lady Slippers."
You Are The Universe: Yoni Mudra & Divine Feminine
Yoni Mudra and the Divine Feminine
Mudras are simple hand gestures used in yoga and meditation. Mudras guide and direct energy in the body and the mind. We use them in each yoga class as we open, center, and set our intention for the day.
A thoughtful and meditative way to honor the Divine Feminine is to practice Yoni Mudra.
A long, unnumbered list of things I love
This week, I am inspired by a recent post by poet Andrea Gibson, where they shared a long list of things they love. The world is, indeed, feeling very heavy and uncertain. It is absolutely essential to remind yourself why you love it all, too.
How the light comes
One of the most inspiring yoga teachers I've worked with always shared poems by Mary Oliver and John O'Donohue in her classes. She picked beautiful poems that reflected what we were working on in our yoga practice, and they wandered in my mind for days after.
Indifference Towards the wicked
“Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked.”~Patanjali, The Yoga Sutras, 1:33
There are many, many translations and differing interpretations of that line…
Congratulations 2024 YTT Graduates
Congratulations to the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training of 2024!
the Joy of Satsang
Satsang means being in the company of truth. One of the most important aspects of your practice is being in a community with like-minded people.
Start from where you are, not where you want to be...
I recently picked up the book You Are The Universe: Ram Dass Maps The Journey, arranged and illustrated by Amy Buetens and Julie Weinstein. It is a compilation of teachings of self-discovery, sourced from recordings and writings by the spiritual teacher, Ram Dass.
Poems for Summer’s End
Photo by Robert Ruggerio, via Unsplash
It's that quiet time of summer when the birds are not singing so much. The air is heavy with moisture, and everyone is trying to squeeze in the last few vacations and beach trips.
The Joy of Kirtan
We were interviewed by the Vermont Standard about our recent Kirtan event in Woodstock. I thought you might enjoy reading our responses to the reporter's questions.
What is Kirtan music and why is audience participation an important part of it?
Easy Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
When my family boarded our return home flight from Italy last summer, my husband looked at me and said “if they serve us eggplant on this flight, I am going to be sick.”
You need both of these every day
I am often asked what my yoga practice looks like. So here is a sneak peek at what I practice every single day.
The significance of Abhyasa and Vairagya in a yoga practice.
photo by Laura Olsen
That’s a Weird number…
image by Chelsea Shapouri
The significance of 108 repetitions in Japa Mantra practice.
Stinging Nettle soup
I enjoy foraging and wild harvesting. I am always on the lookout for wild greens, berries, herbs, and wild mushrooms. This vegan Nettle Soup is easy to make and tasty too!