This past month was one long heartbreak and gut punch. That middle of the night call from the vet. I will never use the Zen ringtone ever again. Losing our beloved dog, Doug, alone was more than enough to process, let alone against the backdrop of the country descending into a darker place than any … Continue reading Yoga Adjacent: Navigating Grief and Loss
Inspired by my last post, I wanted to share another entry I spotted in my 2008 journal. Though I had been practicing yoga for about five years at this stage in my life, my yoga and writing practices were sporadic. I would like to blame my the stress of my job at the time but … Continue reading Yoga Adjacent | I Felt More Today
I recently came across one of my old yoga teacher notebooks where I would keep all of my class plans and sequences. By the looks of one planning session, I really lost myself in a flow. What follows is a lightly edited version of my teacher notes circa 2013: Yoga means to unite. So, here … Continue reading Yoga Adjacent | Old Notes, Open Heart
Creating mixed media and collages is something I've dabbled with over the course of my life since high school. Only recently I realized what makes this practice so special. For one thing, it allows me to make an absolute mess (a deviation for someone who generally thrives in organized environments). The mess of too much … Continue reading Yoga Adjacent | Bits and Pieces
I really enjoyed putting together and sharing Mixed Up | Volume I and now, excited to present Volume II. This issue features mixed media and collages that I've created over the years. I love this form of storytelling for two main reasons: Using a variety of means, methods, and materials to create whimsical scenes that … Continue reading Mixed Up | Volume II
Turbo Tail and Sonic Bark started as a couple of goofy drawings when we were all seeking joy during the lockdown(s) in spring 2020. As isolation continued in 2020, I kept drawing. I took pictures of the hand drawings and texted a few of my nearest and dearest in hopes of bringing just a little … Continue reading Mixed-Up | Volume I
As I sat on a rock on the Pemigewasset River while my fella was back at the Airbnb updating the software on his mini-drone, I closed my eyes and felt the sun kiss my skin. The sunlight sank deep into my bones while I breathed slowly and deeply. While I let my feet and legs … Continue reading Yoga Adjacent | Alone
"Happiness is yoga at night and coffee in the morning."As an 18-year old, I guess I felt entitled enough to believe that true happiness could simply be found by practicing some downward dogs and drinking a cup of black coffee. I contributed this piece of wisdom to The Tiger Times, the high school newspaper, and … Continue reading Yoga Adjacent | Yoga at Night, Coffee in the Morning
The idea for 'yoga adjacent' came to me during the summer of the pandemic when I was practicing yoga. Well, that might be a little generous. I was moving around on my mat...though, I can't promise you that I was doing any pose that has a name. Come to think of it, I may have … Continue reading Yoga Adjacent | An introduction
Author's note: As we careen towards the end of 2020, I am sure all of us are thinking back on the year that we had, and without a doubt, there will be a lot of discussion and commentary on all the ways this was an "unprecedented year." The "new normal" became a common phrase while … Continue reading The Unprecedented Year
Katie Kohlbeck 