Yoga Chicago

Sylvia shares tips and techniques to help you regain your calm and to balance mind, body and spirit. Yes, even yogis with decades of practice find themselves in a funk from time to time. Many people report feeling anxious, having racing hearts, or suddenly having eczema and mystery rashes, or hours or days of feeling […]

Everyone has moments when anxiety may come to the front of our consciousness. Sylvia shares a meditation that she uses to help herself regain perspective and peace of mind.  

In this podcast Sylvia acknowledges the pain and cruelty that seems evident in the world but reminds us that goodness is never far. In the wake of the Highland Park mass shooting Sylvia encourages us to make the world better by bringing order and peace to our hearts and homes.

Sylvia notes that a fatal view of the future can prevent us from the ability to bring peace and happiness to this moment. She offers guidance and a meditation to replace fear and division with loving kindness and unity.

Sylvia reflects on the seasons and reminds us that aligning with each stage or season of our life allows us to live with joy and enthusiasm. She offers guided meditation to increase these feelings as well as a technique to break the pattern of negative thoughts.

Black yogis and Buddhists priests are everywhere. During this traditional Black History Month Sylvia invites you to learn more about the people who are on the path, those mentioned in her podcast and people like Howard Thurman and other seekers who show how connected we are in a world that is always under the threat […]

In this podcast Sylvia outlines the concept of mindful mercy from a favorite author and Zen teacher Larry Ward, Ph.D. Ward shares his experience as a Black man and student of Thich Nhat Hahn to encourage us to be a part of healing America’s racial karma. Sylvia then invites you to meditate on calming a […]

In this podcast Sylvia shares a few favorite quotes from Lebanese-American artist and writer Khalil Gibran (1883–1931, whose notable book The Prophet became popular in the 1970s. And in doing so, Sylvia reminds us that when it comes to the fortunes and gifts of a nation, all is change.

Every day there is a reason to be angry and in pain but this is not sustainable. Sylvia says, see the reality of injustice in the world but do the work in your practice to build the inner joy and strength you need to be healthy and happy and help the world.

In this podcast Sylvia observes the small ways in which people are bringing their best selves to challenging times. Plus, Sylvia offers guided meditation and breath practice to help you relax.