INSPIRATION
Hi, I'm Lee.
Welcome to QUIET MIND
/ YOGA + WELLBEING. I first discovered yoga at age 18 and my early practice was guided by books and self-study. I remain drawn to yoga for the quiet, reflective nature of that practice and for how the poses and breath work challenge me to find the fine balance between effort and ease. I believe there is much joy and deep connection to be found when we attend to presence and experience the felt sense of inhabiting each moment. I appreciate yoga as a path of self-inquiry. One that cultivates strength and flexibility of body and mind so that we may feel better and be in better relationship with each other. My passion for teaching yoga is rooted in a desire to promote both individual and community health. I find inspiration for practice everywhere; ancient wisdom & neuroscience, poetry & politics, nature & nurture. I share some of that inspiration here along with some of my thoughts... in case they may spark an interest in you too.
Somehow, alongside the tenderness, I have come to love the cold and the dark.
Truth has to land in a body. Best we prepare our bodies for that.
Chaos and clarity– opposing and deeply intertwined states.
In the yoga community we have built together, the practice of satya, or truthfulness, is a guiding principle. As we move through our practice on the mat, we strive to be truthful not only in our words but also in our actions. This commitment to truth extends beyond the studio and into our interactions with others. It fosters an environment of authenticity and genuine connection. In this way Satya only enriches our understanding of this season of thanks.
Tree Pose, or Vriksasana in Sanskrit, mimics the grace and stability of a tree. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, working with this elegant pose cultivates balance, strength, and focus.
I experience both a sense of peace and power when attuned to the movements of earth relative to the sun. Sunrise, sunset, high-noon, midnight, longest day, longest night, equal day, and night. These moments are sublime opportunities to acknowledge what is always true. The light always returns. This planet is always spinning.
You think it will never happen again.
Then, one night in April,
the tribes wake trilling.
You walk down to the shore.
Your coming stills them,
but little by little the silence lifts
until song is everywhere
and your soul rises from your bones
and strides out over the water.
Yesterday morning I watched the spring sunrise from my sleeping bag on Newcomb Hollow beach surrounded by friends. Some of us stayed overnight on the beach, around the fire and under at least a zillion stars. Others gathered with at night and returned in the morning with cocoa and coffee and tea to warm our bodies after a very cold night. Spring is notoriously late on the outer cape. But the cycle of seasons does not care how much cold Atlantic water we are surrounded by. I woke slowly. Wanting for more time with the stars in pre-dawn light. Wanting for more time with the crashing sound of
Warrior II develops physical and mental strength and stamina. This standing pose improves focus and discernment. In addition to the stability and flexibility cultivated in the feet, legs and hips, the posture strengthens abdominal and back muscles, opens the chest, and strengthens your shoulders. This whole-body asana creates stretch that counters the effects of sitting.
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana opens the chest, relieving shoulders that have been hunched against the cold. This pose also strengthens the core and low body, generating heat and cultivating focus.
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