How to really listen: the art of holding space

The art of holding space by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on October 7, 2014.  Posted with permission.  A friend recently told me that her father raped her when she was 15. I knew her when she was 15, but I never knew this. Boom. When people choose to...

The Yoga of Dating

The yoga of dating by Nancy B. Loughlin Published by News Press on September 30, 2014 A friend told me that the best relationship is between two people who are deaf and blind. If you look at someone long and hard and listen to every word, you’ll eventually detect...

For peace, begin with 108 Sun Salutations

For peace, begin with 108 sun salutations by Nancy B. Loughlin (Published in News Press, September 16, 2014) Here’s the problem with working toward world peace. It has nothing to do with the world. It’s easy to point to politicians, criminals, nations, organizations,...

Meditations: Is it possible to do no harm?

Meditations: Is it possible to do no harm? by Nancy B. Loughlin Published by News Press on September 9, 2014.  Posted with permission. A yoga friend told me about his beloved teacher. This teacher’s motto for living is après vous, putting others first. Sounds good, I...

Healing back pain with movement, yoga

Relieve lower back pain with movement, yoga by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on August 20, 2014.  Posted with permission. Low back pain is a jolt. Or it’s a dull ache. Maybe it’s a throb. It’s one of the top five reasons people visit the doctor. You might...