Introducing SoCal Life Center
Stretching shows you the truth. It shows you which areas are tight, weak, or need more attention. It shows us what we shy away from, lean towards, and what we have been doing too much of. At it’s core, it is down right SCARY!
Marcus Aurelius wrote in his memoir, Meditations, “Stop wandering about! You aren’t likely to read your own notebooks, or ancient histories, or the anthologies you’ve collected to enjoy in your old age. Get busy with life’s purpose, toss aside empty hopes, get active in your own rescue - if you care for yourself at all - and do it while you can”
The purpose of studying yoga asana, in my case, also studying Traditional Chinese Medicine, anatomy & physiology, disease pathology, pharmacology, etc. is to aid in the pursuit of a good life. At some point we must all put our books aside and take action.
So now we stretch. We move forward.
Life doesn’t move in a linear direction. Life follows the path of least resistance while maximizing potentiality. Ever notice how quickly we move through the 5 breaths X5 in Navasana, while staying in Janu A a little longer or practicing Bakasana an extra time? We are simply doing what is natural.
In December of 2021 I stretched further, grew more, and discovered new “truths” about myself by opening an acupuncture clinic and in-person ashtanga yoga practice space on the West Side of Los Angeles, in Marina Del Rey, CA.
The feeling of opening this practice is the same feeling of beginning a yoga practice. The nervous energy about beginning something new, the self-doubt, the arc of progress in relation to expectations, and it feels uncomfortably familiar.
From the time we are a child, we enjoy being scared. But I propose that it is not the fear that we enjoy, but rather the feeling of safety after the fear.
The giggles Mako expresses when I throw him into the air come after I’ve caught him and then he motions for me to do it again. It is the same with doing drop backs with a teacher, or starting a business, changing careers, moving to a new city, the giggles, the joy, the expression of happiness come through passing through deep fear.
It has been proposed that the unknown is the root or ‘fundamental fear’ (PMID: 27067453) However, rather than fearing the unknown it is more beneficial to project upon the blank screen of the unknown our aspirations. Use the unknown to create advantages.
What is next for Ashtanga Nurse?
You will still be getting amazing content through my youtube channel and this website. In fact I plan to double down on videos and content for yoga in 2022
Can I practice with you in-person?
Yes! If you live in LA, or are traveling through, I would love to welcome you to our space. You can become a monthly member, or come by for a drop-in class.
What if I don’t live in LA?
E-MAIL me and I can provide you a link to join our Sunday Led Primary practice at 8am (PST)
Can I get an acupuncture treatment from you?
Absolutely! I am licensed both Nationally and in the State of California to provide acupuncture treatments. I can treat you in-person in LA, or online via a tele-health visit.
