Colorado Yogi in NYC
Yogic Lessons from Life's (mis)Adventures
The Archive
The original blog--both published and previously unpublished posts!
Originally Published Jan 2, 2018
Two months ago, I turned my life on its head by quitting my job and moving to New York City. It wasn't something I decided willy-nilly, but it wasn't a choice I could easily explain either. Yet, it was the only decision.
I've always followed paths that others have set for me.... READ MORE
Originally Published Jan 6, 2018
Yesterday was an important day for me. It marked exactly two months since I first woke up as a resident of New York City. Ironically enough, I woke up exactly as I had started this journey: sleeping on a couch, waiting for my next sublet to begin... READ MORE
Originally Published Jan 12, 2018
This week, I've really been stumbling with what to write next. I would start a post, and then end up going somewhere completely different. I kept circling around and around, until I realized that I kept coming back to the same idea: Am I worthy? ... READ MORE
Originally Published Jan 16, 2018
The New York subway system is a pretty phenomenal thing. Especially to this Colorado yogi who's not too fond of driving. With 665 miles of track, 8,200 train trips per weekday, and millions of riders every day,* it's an incredibly complex organism. When it's running well, it's a thing of true beauty. With the swipe of my MetroCard, ... READ MORE
Originally Published Jan 20, 2018
Two weeks ago, I crossed another "NYC First" off my list: I moved sublets for the first time, lugging my belongings through four different subway stations as I took three trains (with multiple delays) to get to my new location. It could easily have been a day of high stress: ... READ MORE
Originally Published Feb 23, 2018
In the last few months, a lot of people have asked me, "How do you like the city?" My answer: I love it. It's a fascinating and alive place to live. Sure, it has its ups and downs. Its attitude and its beauty. Its sunshine and rain. Each time I answer the question, I get a chance to reflect on the city, and I learn a little bit more about why I love it. ... READ MORE
Originally Published Mar 2, 2018
Monday was laundry day, and to ensure that I wouldn't procrastinate on it yet another day, I decided to make it the first thing I did that morning. I crawled out of bed, brushed my teeth, washed my face, shoved my dirty laundry into my bag (thankfully remembering my detergent), and set off down the street to the laundromat... READ MORE
Previously Unpublished
I feel like I’ve referred to my fears a lot throughout this blog so far. When talking about moving sublets, I referred to the fears I used to have about moving. When asking who am I, I talked about my fears of being undeserving and unworthy. Frankly, fear played a role in a lot of my past. I let it rules my actions, my choices, my thoughts... READ MORE
Previously Unpublished
It’s been a while since I’ve written. (Okay, let’s be truthful: It’s been more than “a while.” It’s been almost three months.) Partially because I’ve been busy running around NYC, pursuing my various jobs, and just trying to pay rent (see my upcoming post “Survival Mode (Or the New York Hustle)”). But truthfully, I think it’s also been out of fear... READ MORE
Previously Unpublished
I have a confession to make: since coming to NYC, my daily yoga/meditation practice has pretty seriously lapsed. Lack of routine, lack of space, and, frankly, a general confusion about my life gave me enough excuses that I allowed myself to fall out of my sadhana (daily spiritual practice)... READ MORE
