by Danni | Jul 23, 2024 | Thoughts
Trauma can have a profound impact on our lives, affecting both our mental and physical well-being. For gay men, trauma may stem from various experiences, including discrimination, rejection, or past abuse. These experiences can leave lasting scars that are challenging...
by Danni | Jul 18, 2024 | Thoughts
Trauma can affect every part of our lives, especially for gay men who face unique challenges such as discrimination and societal rejection. Healing from these deep emotional wounds requires approaches that address both the mind and body. Two powerful tools that can...
by Danni | Jul 16, 2024 | Thoughts
Yoga is a practice that can benefit everyone, offering physical, mental, and emotional advantages. For gay men, yoga can be especially empowering, providing a safe space to express themselves and connect with their bodies. Through yoga, we can build strength, improve...
by timdickson | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s a great feeling when attendees arrive at your retreat open to receiving training and feeling balanced already. It means that you can transition everyone out of travel limbo into the program without having to spend too much time releasing travel anxiety or...
by Danni | Jun 25, 2021 | Everything Else, Podcast, Uncategorized
< I ran a marathon once… Yup, exactly one time. That was my first and it will be my last. But some people LIVE FOR IT! In many cases, these marathoners train year after year all year long. Then, they add in biking and swimming and call it a party! Yes, I’m talking...
by Danni | Jun 13, 2021 | Everything Else, Podcast, Uncategorized
< It took me a long time to realize how much I could accomplish simply by putting my mind to it. I never really believed in my potential. And then sometimes when I did consider the incredible things I was manifesting, I failed to take a step back and appreciate how...
by Danni | May 26, 2021 | Everything Else, Podcast, Uncategorized
< I never really thought a walk in nature was yoga, but it’s true. Any gateway to a mindful side is all a part of the practice. When @annie mentioned this to me, it got me curious about other areas that bring us there. You see, Annie has this gift; she’s been...
by Danni | May 5, 2021 | Everything Else, Podcast, Uncategorized
< Being a member of the LGBT+ community has made for some interesting plot twists in my life! It has obviously shaped me in a big way. And, like many of you, there have been a number of times during which I felt unsafe just for being who I am. This has happened as...
by Danni | Apr 28, 2021 | Dharma Dudes, Podcast, Uncategorized
< One of the greatest honors in this life is to witness my friends inside their growth process. I often get to see them step into their authentic truth, which is such a gift! Being allowed in to see someone’s life and to hear of all the twists and turns on their...
by Danni | Apr 22, 2021 | Dharma Dudes, Podcast, Uncategorized
< My mind is still blown by the reality of my opening a yoga studio in San Francisco. I took a moment and reflected back on all the things that have gotten me to this place and this space — All the boxes I thought I needed to check. All the yoga teachers...