Off the Mat w/ Marcy: When the Water Spills, Find your Footing

Have you ever returned from a break or been thrown off course by something completely unexpected and wondered, Where do I even begin? A few weeks ago, I loaded my car to spend a few days at the beach with my family. I had my usual collection of things: a bag of books, my laptop, a few groceries, ... Read More

Off the Mat w/ Marcy: Savor the Moment

A dear friend recently celebrated a milestone birthday, and we did something wonderfully simple. We met at our favorite local Indian restaurant. There was no rush. No one glancing at the clock. No checking phones between bites. We lingered over our meal, savoring every flavor, every story, every ... Read More

Off the Mat w/ Marcy: Softening Crazy Glue

Do personalities sharpen with age?  Lately, I've been wondering about that.  I'll admit. I sometimes have less patience than I used to. I find myself wanting to jump in with a solution before someone finishes their story. Sometimes I react when I should listen. Sometimes I feel responsible for fi... Read More

Off the Mat w/ Marcy: Hidden Strength

As Mother’s Day passes, I’ve been reflecting on the many strong women who have shaped my life. 💕 My mother, Linda.My grandmothers, Margaret and Cecelia. My mother-in-law, Louise.My sisters, aunts and cousins.My daughters. Troop 1626 & my co-leader.And the many friendships formed both on and off t... Read More

Off the Mat w/ Marcy: Flexibility Blooms

When someone finds out I teach yoga often one of the first things they share is that they’re not flexible or can’t touch their toes.  With a smile, I usually respond that toe touching or bending like a pretzel isn’t a prerequisite to practice yoga.  This spring, I’ve been reflecting on the idea o... Read More

Off the Mat with Marcy: Finding Balance

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on balance.  Not just the kind we practice on a yoga mat, but the kind we live with every day.  I often picture life as a wheel. Each spoke represents a different part of our lives nutrition, movement, yoga, sleep, work, learning, relationships, social time, and those... Read More

Off the Mat w/ Marcy: Soften into Self Compassion

February arrives quietly. The days are still short and the air still cold. For many of us, this month can feel a little heavy emotionally, physically, and even energetically. Winter has a way of asking us to slow down, to look inward, and even to feel things we’ve been too busy to notice. Recentl... Read More

Off the mat w/ Marcy: Rest is Medicine, Listening Inward

Our holidays were full. Full of laughter, conversation, cooking, gathering, and precious moments with the people I love. And yet, somewhere in the midst of it all, my body began to speak.  A migraine here.  A knock-you-down cold there.  Not as an interruption, but as a message.  So I listened. I ... Read More

Off the Mat w/ Marcy: Ripples of Kindness

When my twin girls were little, they started a birthday tradition that still warms my heart. Instead of receiving gifts, they chose a charity to support each year.  Sometimes it was the local chapter of  Make-A-Wish, St. Jude’s or our local children’s home, St. Vincent’s Villa. Watching them embr... Read More

Off the Mat w/ Marcy: Inner Glow

Do you find yourself reaching for the light switch, lighting a candle, or perhaps turning your fireplace on a little earlier these days? My husband has asked me several times in the past few weeks, “Why are you working in the dark?” I usually shrug, deep in thought, writing as the backlight of th... Read More