Posts by Amy Barber
Playing with Words
I am first and foremost a student of yoga, a mother, a wife, animal lover, and artist. I immerse myself in workshops, online classes, visit and practice in many studios and read. As a yoga teacher and human, I have to play with words. I think we all do. Words can describe a shape, words…
Read MoreSummer’s End
Summer’s end has come and gone. Some are excited about the new season ahead with all the holidays quickly approaching. I feel it is good to review your previous season, and end with gratitude. Then forge ahead to the new season with a new vision. This is Summer in review. We have this practice, not…
Read MoreWhat Yoga Practice Means to Me
Yoga practice comes in many forms. I believe it can help you on your journey when you are unsure of your path or to find clarity. I love experiencing my practice while I travel. There are many paths, we shall walk. They may even make us flip upside down. You may find yourself living in…
Read MoreStand Tall Your Health and Posture
Posture & Yoga How does posture and yoga tie in together? I mention posture many times in the classes that I teach. When we talk about it, we think about it more and often start addressing it. The thought may become an action. Poor posture affects our digestion, breathing, confidence and the way we view…
Read MoreBringing Yoga Into Your Daily Life
Here & Now. Before our trip, I went to practice, and it felt like the perfect mix for me. While trying to keep my focus on the present moment, my thoughts move toward the trip and how precious my yoga practice is to me. Maybe I will bring books on yoga or listen to podcasts.…
Read MoreMaster of Roots
Master of Roots Masterpiece of Roots. I am rooted and a masterpiece. I can be hung in a frame or stand alone on land. In the ground I find strength. I am rooted deep into the earth with each breathe. The sunlight makes my leaves happy as I reach up. If I were to be…
Read MoreYoga Reaches Out- On the Mat Team
Here’s how it works: ~ Make a donation of $50 or more and get an OTM t-shirt & a full day of yoga on Sunday, April 28 at Gillette Stadium. ~Even if you cannot join us on April 28, consider making any kind of donation to support this great cause. And remember with a donation…
Read MorePrints
Prints What kind of prints did you leave on the world today? Did you have time to make one? Say an act of kindness(big or small) We can certainly leave a print maybe on a glass, mirror or sweet messages on a piece of notepaper… https://amybarberyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/print.jpeg-1.mp4 A print can made by a foot or paw…
Read MoreCarrying the Experience
Can You Imagine By Mary Oliver “For example, what the trees do not only in lightning storms, or the watery dark of a summer’s night or under the white nets of winter, but now, and now whenever we’re not looking, surely you can’t imagine they don’t dance, from the root up wishing to travel a…
Read MoreReflecting inward
Where did I find my strength this year? Through pain, do we find our strength? Or through strength do we find our pain? People say change is good and that’s how we grow as a human being. I certainly had a rollercoaster ride of a year. I’ve discovered, prioritized, lost and survived. I maintain a…
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