Andrea Russell Yoga

Good morning, world. As of this writing, I've given up adhering to a set schedule of blog posting. It just ain't gonna happen that way, y'all. But, I want to qualify that by saying writing is still something I want to prioritize. Professionally, I know developing a writing habit of any kind will serve the flow of future academic work. And personally, I know the combined elements of reflection and discipline that come with journal-like writing make me feel more like myself. I'm still feeling out my relationship with this space. Much like teaching yoga, the public nature of blogging brings with it a level of accountability which, in terms of my writing habit right now, is pretty necessary. But it also brings the potential for feelings of vulnerability and/or exposure. Vulnerability, to a certain degree, makes me feel more sensitive & raw, vividly human and alive. It also fosters connection, allowing other potential soul-friends to see beyond the everyday layer of ...

 Or the waterfall, or the music heard so deeply  That it is not heard at all, but you are the music  While the music lasts. These are only hints and guesses,  Hints followed by guesses; and the rest/  Is prayer, observance, discipline, thought and action.  The hint half guessed, the gift half understood, is Incarnation.                                                                                                    T.S. Eliot                                                            "Dry Salvages" from Four Quartets Summer afternoons find me proc...