Start 2025 on the Right Foot

As 2024 draws to a close, I for one am ready to be done with this year and welcome in 2025. I had plenty of highlights in 2024, the biggest being publishing my first book, Pawsitive Perspectives, but I also had several challenges. My partial knee replacement in March has left me with a swollen knee that can't seem to completely heal. I started having chronic pain in my shoulder in July and no amount of dry needling, acupuncture, or physical therapy has relieved that pain. The struggle with my healing (and personal travel) has led me to reduce the number of retreats I'll be offering in 2025. There will be only two: our annual Colorado Winter Retreat in February and Retreat to the Azores, Portugal in September.

Publishing my book and several articles this year inspired me to focus more of my time on writing. I started a Substack page, Wild Western Wanderers, and Instagram account to share excerpts from Pawsitive Perspectives. In 2025, I'll continue to use these platforms to share stories about my current dogs, Mala and Tessie. I'm working on the finishing touches of a companion journal for Pawsitive Perspectives. Stay tuned for more on that – I expect to publish it in January.

I'll continue to post regular blogs covering various topics such as health and wellness, yoga and mindfulness, travel, following your passion, and aging well. I may be starting a paid membership plan in the new year for those who want to access more content, including guided meditations, yoga class videos, and more in-depth articles. 

I'll continue to provide events and workshops. I have a lot of great things in store for our community over the next couple of months. It all kicks off next week with our online New Year's Restorative Yoga and Journaling Workshop at 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time on January 7. Join me as I guide you through a restorative yoga practice, followed by meditation and journaling. Reflect on 2024 and release any negative energy you're holding in your body, so you can move into 2025 with intention. This style of yoga is suitable for all levels, and will help you release, relax and restore, preparing you for a great night's sleep! Then, we'll move into meditation and journaling to reflect on learnings from the past year, and outline your intentions for the future.This 90-minute workshop is offered via Zoom so you can join from where you are. Register for only $25 here.

Our annual Colorado Winter Retreat at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort is February 7 - 9, 2025. This weekend of yoga, hiking in the snow, soaking in the hot springs, and connecting with others will help you reset, start the new year with a fresh perspective, and inspire you to ignite your life. This year there's the option to add a third night for a VIP experience. Registration closes on January 6, so secure your spot now. See the full details and register here.

Next, join me for a two-part online workshop February 18 and 25 to study the attributes of each of the five koshas or sheaths. Through yoga postures and pranayama, we'll journey through each layer. The first sheath is correlated with the physical body, the second with breath, the third with thoughts and sensations, and the fourth with inner wisdom. The final layer is correlated with bliss and joy. Both sessions will be held via Zoom so that you can join from wherever you are. Each class is from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. If you can't attend live, recordings will be provided to those who register. Register here for $49.

Finally, join us for our first silent retreat on March 1 in Evergreen, Colorado. The afternoon will begin with a brief discussion and overview of what to expect, so that you feel prepared for the experience. We'll head out for a meditative nature walk taken in silence. The walk will be approximately three miles on a trail with some elevation changes, so you should wear shoes or boots with good tread for traction. Finally, we'll engage in a guided meditation, before breaking the silence to share any insights from your experience with the group. Register here for $59. 

I look forward to connecting with you. Happy 2025!