As I sit in my apartment that has not had power in 4 days, I reflect. Word is power is coming on tonight… or tomorrow night. Or… Yes there has been inconvenience. And some people have had devastating loss. My heart goes out to them, and I am here to help in any way I […]
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How To Be More Uncertain
There is a strong connection between uncertainty and creativity. We often look at uncertainty as something bad. Uncertainty is often put in the same boat as being unprepared, or a lack of understanding or clarity. But actually – within uncertainty lives the creative impulse. We must set ourselves up so that we can boldly enter […]
Continue ReadingThe Secret Acting Trick
OK – you ready? Every role that you play… Every part that you audition for… One key element will push it over the edge. This element will pull out the best in you. In a word it is… WHY. Yup. Your reason WHY to do this part. But, this WHY must transcend what doing this […]
Continue Reading60 Seconds to Presence.
60 seconds to presence. Take a deep breath. Have another – on me. As you continue to breathe… Notice the part of your body that has the greatest level of sensation in it. It may be a tight muscle, or that emotion in your chest. Breathe right into it – just to feel it […]
Continue ReadingLet go of your identity.
I started practicing yoga when I was six years old. My hippy mom took me to study with the Sivananda masters, and I’ve been practicing ever since. Three years ago I took a 300 hour teacher training with my teachers Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman. My intent was not to become a yoga teacher – […]
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