Letting others in is not a weakness; it’s a reminder of the vast, invisible tapestry to which we belong. By caring for ourselves honestly and by leaning into one another when we’re depleted, we build a quiet, enduring strength. Read More
Feathered Pipe Blog: Voice of the Wisdom Holders
The Feathered Pipe has been blessed to host many of the foremost teachers, guides and wisdom holders within the realm of yoga, meditation, spirituality, health and wellness during our four-plus decades of existence. The Feathered Pipe Blog offers you the opportunity to explore more deeply their thoughts and insights for opening to experience a more healthful and fulfilling life.
Finding the Feathered Pipe Ranch while in the thick of my healing journey with Lyme Disease was one of the biggest blessings of my life, a crossing too serendipitous to be chalked up as coincidence. I was 27 years old, and I wrote a letter to India asking if I could come out and spend time on the land among kindred spirits. Read More
Imagine practicing the same sequence for a lifetime. Senior level Iyengar Yoga instructor Marla Apt was asked to suggest one set of poses you could do for decades, with modifications to honor the changes in energy and ability you’ll encounter at different times. It is assumed you have a basic knowledge of the poses presented. Read More
There is hope, faith, love, compassion, and gratitude all around us. When we remember we are in this big circle together, connected, we can really feel alive and see positive potential. Read More
I use the discipline of yoga to encourage the experience of stillness. The feeling of stillness is peace, and the feeling of peace is joy. That’s simple and profound and exciting. This is my emphasis because this is the most direct way of experiencing the truth about yourself. Read More
Your immune system is made up of many components including the tonsils, thymus gland, lymphatic and circulatory systems, digestive tract, and bone marrow. Each of these systems (or parts of the body) plays a unique role in helping your body fight against foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Read More
We cherish our time working together and know it is not the end, but an opening to what is next. We wish Andy joy and happiness as she pursues her next endeavors. Andy shares her reflections of her journey with us. We hope you enjoy reading her story—really a Dandelion Effect story—that is a testimony to how “REAL goodness” can shift the world one seed at a time. Read More
Yoga Nidra is derived from the ancient Tantric Shastras, and forms a complete program of deep relaxation, intensive Self-inquiry and profound meditation. During Yoga Nidra we carefully and systematically investigate the nature of the structures and beliefs that define our personal identity. Read More
In 1970 at 18 years old, intrigued by a book of Carlos Castenada. I left my hometown in New Jersey and set out on a Journey to Ixtlan as a spiritual tourist in search of Don Juan. En route, I met a Huichol schoolteacher, who gave me the name of his family’s village – a 5 day walk away. Read More
As we head into the final month of the 2024 retreat program schedule at the Feathered Pipe Ranch, we wanted to reach out and thank all who have joined us this summer for what has been a remarkable season of togetherness, healing, and inspired hope for the future. Read More
If you’ve been to the Ranch, have you fumbled for words to describe to your friends and family what it’s like there? I have. I’ve labored to string words together that convey the ineffable qualities and spirit of the place. Read More
How can performing pranayama with an emphasis on control contribute to such mental conditions as anxiety? The explanation is that the breath lies at the intersection of body, conscious mind, and unconscious mind, and thus has a direct effect on all three. Read More