First Day Back with My Practice

Posted on by Jean Campbell

I did it. Monday afternoon I got it together and actually had a nice yoga practice. The better part of my endurance work was just getting myself set up and on the floor. Fortunately, in my little yoga nook, almost anything I might need is accessible from the floor. I designed it that way because of laziness, I suppose, but it's working out for me now! I performed the beginning of the work suggested in my original broken toe practice except for the modified pigeon pose. I know my psoas—the... Continue reading

My Lame Yoga

Posted on by Jean Campbell

No, this isn't a self-deprecating statement. I created this post some time in the fall of 2013 after an unfortunate incident between my toe and a dumbbell. I developed a yoga practice to be performed without harming my sensitive toesies. My intention was to illustrate yoga poses with photos of myself performing them. My youngest daughter who is IMHO an excellent photographer, was to snap them for me. But life got in the way. My paying gig became more demanding and next thing I knew ADAT... Continue reading

Putting My Money Where My Mouth Is

Posted on by Jean Campbell

I began exploring the idea of participating in a yoga teacher training program around 2006. I was unhappy with my career. I longed for a simpler, more mindful lifestyle, and yoga made me happy. It seemed a no-brainer at the time. In 2008 I discovered and participated in the one and only teacher training program offered at Heartwood Yoga in Birmingham and feel so fortunate to have been one of the lucky few. I finished my training in summer of 2009 and began looking for venues to offer my... Continue reading

Half-full Is the New Empty

Posted on by Jean Campbell

No. I'm not joining the ranks of the ever-pessimistic set. It's a brand-new preparation philosophy the past few days has inspired in me. Here in the middle of Alabama, we don't take our snow warnings lightly. If even an inch of snow is predicted, you can bet your bottom dollar the grocery stores will be run amok with shoppers preparing for all contingencies: batteries, candles, the proverbial milk and bread. And if you are like me, a bottle or two of good wine plus supplies for plenty of... Continue reading