Ruth Polden

Photo by Zachary Keimig on Unsplash As we step across the threshold of a brand new year, the world is in ever expanding turmoil. Little wonder we get drawn into doom-scrolling and hyper-focused on all that is so desperately broken. There is much work to do and we can each play our part. In welcoming 2026 may we stay tenderly listening. Respectful and respecting of difference. In appreciation and gratitude for the wonderment and goodness that is always around us. That is so easy to miss and...

Between the big things, the loud things, the calendar things. In the spaces that no one marks down.  A lot of life happens. Our day is filled with layered doing-ness. We call it “multitasking.”  And it moves us through our to-do lists. We answer emails while we prepare and stir the supper. Walk while returning calls.Fold laundry catching up on a recommended podcast about slowing down. We plan tomorrow waiting in the queue for today’s coffee. Think ahead while living now.  One moment braided...

Let’s talk about a misconception that’s been floating around about yoga for far too long. That yoga is all about extreme flexibility. If you can’t twist yourself into a pretzel or touch your toes while standing on one leg, you’re no good at it or “doing it wrong.” That’s just not true. What is true is that chasing extreme flexibility can do more harm than good. We live in a culture that glorifies being bendy. Instagram feeds are full of lithe toned people in contortionist-worthy poses. It’s...