As long as I was breathing with the contractions and not pushing against them, I felt better. That idea is fundamental-to feel pain and not to resist; to go towards it. It is an incredibly spiritual practice.

It is possible to experience an awakening in this life through realising just how precious each moment, each mental process, and each breath truly is.

Yoga is not a religion to me.

It is education that will arm us with the tools that will enable us to succeed and put a stop to the rising rates of preventable death.

Participating in a sisterhood with other women is hugely important in my life and a source of joy.

It is better to not even try it than to endure the ramifications of either quitting smoking or dying.

Being of service to others daily makes me feel alive.