Tomorrow, Tuesday May 1 2012, my baby, my mini-me, my off-spring, the apple of my eye leaves for a 3 week adventure. Funny, she is going to the US with her French school mates for a cultural exchange. This will … Continue reading →

Simon is teaching an Anusara-inspired yoga class Tuesday mornings at 8am.  Wake your tired body and soul for an invigorating, quiet and oh so reviving yoga class at RITUEL.  You will not be disappointed. Simon says and I say too.

In the US we use three dots (…) as a way of conveying there is more from where we left off…more thought…more statement…more words that we momentarily (perhaps) find unreachable in the vast vocabulary of expression.  I am told that … Continue reading →

One of my favorite things about travel is the effort and search for exercise.  Some places, like Steamboat Springs, Colorado or Annecy here in France require nothing but showing up and *presto* exercise opportunities and adventures abound. But in most … Continue reading →

I have had the opportunity to go to London on a weekly basis for the past 2 months. I love it. London has a cycling culture that rivals my dear San Francisco. Rad, hot, aggressive, commuting, town-cruising, speed demon….you name … Continue reading →

I was in India last week. While I was there for business I sought to find accessories for one of our Yoga teachers at Rituel. It is interesting having such breadth of disciplines at the studio as I get a … Continue reading →

I am really surprised by some of the imagery of bodies out there that is intended to entice, seduce, appeal and lure us. I am not a prude and I am hardly afraid of body imagery. I just find it … Continue reading →

I have been traveling to London a lot lately and have developed my own ritual. I take the train from Gare du Nord to St Pancreas station, London. In St Pancreas there is a great open-air cafe, store, & restaurant … Continue reading →

We are having an Open House Sunday Feb 5 from 11-5.  All classes are free – we are adding classes for everyone’s enjoyment.  We have Kids Yoga and Hip-Hop too! Come visit the Studio, meet the instructors, take classes and … Continue reading →

Paris is grey for much of the winter.  When the clear sunny sky emerges I am briefly reminded of the luxury of the sun I enjoyed in California. Paris does not get snow to speak of – snow seems to … Continue reading →