 My husband and I celebrated our 42nd anniversary this month! We traveled early December to Iceland, a magical landscape full of volcanoes, geysers, geothermal pools, and continental rifts like this one: the North American tectonic plate on the left, and Europe/Asia plate on the right!
We enjoyed lamb, fish stew, Icelandic beer, visiting friendly Icelanders, proud descendants of Viking explorers ... We enjoyed learning about history and geology, enjoyed the 4 hours of daylight each day, enjoyed the frozen nighttime haze, staring at skies that hid their magic lights from us from behind thick clouds.
 We returned to NYC snow our first morning back - shown in my window scene above! We found NYC colder than Reykjavic, and grey skies too!
And yet, the snowflakes ... each one unique, and yet connected in order, in pattern ... in coherence....
Every human mythology tells stories of glimmers of light in the darkness. Hear Texas' Senatorial hopeful James Talarico tell his family's challenging personal Christmas story and connect it to major faith traditions that teach about hope in the darkness. May it you help this new year's, or whenever, if ever, the darkness feels oppressive.
 Every art, science, tech, explorer, philosophy, and mystical tradition speaks about coherence as a source of creative energy in the universe; the unique balance of freedom and individuality on the one hand, balanced with connection and communion, as the magnificent balance of generative beauty.
As we move into a New Year, I share what I've been offering students this week from leadership coach Lisa Nichols' prompts for a daily mirror practice. Use it how you wish: for New Year's, or as a meditation or journaling reflection, anytime.
"[Your Own Name], I'm proud of you ..."
"[Your Own Name], I forgive you ..."
"[Your Own Name], I commit to you ..."
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 For January 2026, I dropped a Thursday evening Sonic Meditation, and added a Thursday afternoon Yin+Sound (heated) at Gramercy. I welcome you to join me in-studio whenever you can!
If you need a day pass to a certain club, simply email me for an Equinox day pass, to join me in class!
Equinox Classes January 2026:
 Email me also about any Privates/Corporate events:
- Yoga, AcroYoga
- Reiki, Thai Bodywork
- Yin, Restorative Yoga
- Yoga Nidra Meditation
- Sound Bath Meditation
- NVC Coaching or Workshops
- Wellness/Life Coaching
The surest way to keep up to date with my class schedule is this monthly ENews! You may also check my class web page any time.
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 Thanks for photos this issue to: VR Colletti, Laughing Lotus Yoga, Laxnes Horse Farm Iceland, Lifestyles Vacation Club, Raphael Aranas, Mark & Melissa George, Zouhair Aarab Morocco, Equinox, Wari Om, AcroYoga International.
From our house to yours! Happy Holidays! I value your privacy, and do not share email lists. Please feel free anytime to Reply, Forward, Subscribe or Unsubscribe.
Much love,
OMMMMMMMMary
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Anyone else wish they lived in a tropical clime? Maybe being born in Taipei is why I prefer 80 fahrenheit to 30 degrees fahrenheit? I mean, my son who was born in November in New York prefers winter!
My Manila-born husband also loves sunny climes. So, we're flying away (under 4 hours from NYC) to our all-inclusive DR resort, over Valentine's week. If you want a Feb beach escape too, talk to me!
February 10-15
DR Love Retreat
We're sharing our suite with a sweet yoga student, and willing to add rooms or suites for more sweet peeps who want to share sun, sand, smiles ... & sweetness! Come bask in the sun with us!
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Is Morocco on your bucket list of adventures to explore? With Yoga? With amazing inspiring gurus, friends, & pals?
Meryem our superb retreat leader is from there, and curating a blissfest of adventure customized for us, that includes: kasbahs, hikes, tours, cooking class, and hammam massage!
Plus, we have VR Colletti flowing us through musical yoga mysticism, and me leading and guiding self-love via yoga & meditation! Come and co-create with us! A journey not to be missed! Check it out.
 Happy New Year, dear Yogis around the planet!
Salam Alaikum!
 Peace be with you! Shanti, Swaha, Amen!
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