Lisa Walford Pranayama

At times it feels like I am standing in the center of my life, a creative force. At other times it

These are interesting times.. I remember, as a young woman, my father explained that the word "

Evolution We are survivors of immeasurable events, Flung upon some reach of land Small, wet miracles

I am looking forward to a vibrant discussion on the Yamas and Niyamas with my frineds and colleagues

What is a transcendent moment? A magical experience? Freedom, liberation? Freedom from the past and

On Youtube. Treat yourself! Snuggle in and prepare to be wowed... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=

The dialogue at the river, between DHARMA and Yudhishthira This epic story is one of the major

Are these days the beginning of something new? The end of something difficult? Is there a normal from

I began my yoga studies in 1982 at the Center for Yoga, in Los Angeles. Maty Ezraty, the co-founder

In Shree BKS Iyengar's book Light on Life, he describes an antidote to the stresses and anxieties

Yet another week of reflection, transitions, rituals and emergence. Some of us have celebrated the

Full moon bright green slivers pierce the bark of earth awakens Saturday night is the first full moon

This morning I began class with a modern Haiku. Brief, succinct, it set the tone for our pranayama

Wednesday mornings I often end class with a poem. This week I paid tribute to Lawrence Ferlinghetti,

From the Tao Te Ching Better to know when to stop Than continue pouring until you spill. Keep

The normal way that we communicate with one another can only take us so far, and we are accustomed to

Many of you knew Jasmine, either through your yoga studies or as a member of the teaching faculty at

Jasmine Lieb.. Many of you knew Jasmine as the gifted, caring, attentive yoga teacher. Jasmine was a

On Wednesday I shared the following poem. To give it some context, the last line says: "Turn me

This word is flying around the country now; in newspapers, on computer screens, on many lips and in

Dearest friends I hope and trust that you are safe, and that you are able to maintain some

Dear friends.. Yes, a time to reflect, to purge, to grieve, to give thanks to so many and every year

I am teaching Friday morning, Christmas AM. The holidays can be a difficult time for many. As

Hello everyone! As we approach the longest night of the year, I hope that you are finding time for

Here in this body are the sacred rivers Here are the sun and moon As well as the pilgrimage places. I

Trying to find the balance of inner reflection and outward gratitude: Forgive me, forgive us - for

Tis the time for giving, and all around the globe, nary a person is celebrating, for we all know

This has been a tumultuous year in so many ways, and who knows what lies ahead. But for the moment,

It seems as if every day something unexpected happens. Our nest, the heart of our community, and the

Hi everyone "Once we dreamt that we were strangers. We wake up to find that we are dear to each