The Path
A householder is one who has daily responsibilities to family, friends, work, etc and who is also dedicated to a spiritual unfoldment and expression within daily life. A householder is, in many ways, as Christine Valters Paintner says, a “monk in the world.” The Householder’s…
Yoga Classes
CLASS SCHEDULE Currently, I teach weekly classes at the Taylor Family Y in Cary, NC Schedules Varies.- Yoga Basics, Yoga 1-2, and Yoga 2. Please click to view the complete Y schedule. Teaching Style I teach alignment based hatha yoga in a fluid style infused with a…
Meet Melinda
A writer, yoga instructor, artist, nature lover, and wellness enthusiast my passion lies in creating programs that invite you to experience your relationship with the Divine in subtle, ordinary and sublime ways. I find moments of relaxed breathing, powerful physical strength, soulful connection with…
Christmas Blessings
Years ago I read a horoscope somewhere on the wilds of the internet that said my life “takes off” after 39 and that I would begin to garner significant professional respect beginning in mid-life — which I’ve interpreted to mean my 40’s. I’m afraid…
The Season of Many Hats
The other day I was reading through Christine Valter Paintner’s latest book The Soul’s Slow Ripening: 12 Celtic Practices for Seeking the Sacred and pulling quotes for her daily emails when I came across this gem. “Out of all the many things calling for…
Pushpins
This is my first and only short story. I wrote in 2011. Published it on the blog under another name in 2012 and have since made a number of edits. I love this little story. I love Emeline and Jimmy. I hope you do…
