By Renee Langmuir   As we age, one of the challenges we face is casting off familiar roles. I used to gleefully describe myself as a mother, teacher, and dancer. I could never visualize a world where any of these roles would recede. If I was honest with myself at…

By Louise Applebome   When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March of 2020, I immediately shifted all my yoga classes online onto Zoom. It seemed only prudent not to let folks into my yoga studio (which happens to be in my home) and instead, to begin to adopt the protocols…

By Alice Herb   Now that I’ve written two posts on “anxiety,” I’ve become fascinated with the meaning of that word. Looking it up, I also turned to the difference between “fear” and “anxiety.” According to my Google search, ”Fear is an emotional reaction to a specific real danger while…

By Kristina Lubofsky   Summertime is here, and there is usually (weather permitting!) an emphasis on getting outside to enjoy some sunshine and fresh air. There are so many benefits to enjoying the great outdoors, including improvements in mood and mental health, boosts to the immune system, and help regulating…

By Renee Langmuir   When I was in my fifties and intentionally changing my life, including my spouse and career, I had the habit of hanging meaningful quotes on the refrigerator for guidance. One of my favorites was from the English Author Rumer Godden, a prolific writer of 60 works…

By Louise Applebome   I recently emerged from my comfort zone of home and hearth to fly from Dallas to New York City to attend a funeral and to be with and support family and friends.   It’s no wonder that the trek threw me off balance and off of…