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.
It truly feels like summer has started here in the Rocky Mountains. As I sit here to write, a symphony of birds sing, the sun is shining, the grass is vivid green after the wonderful rains of late, the sky is "Windex" blue, and we are in full swing at the Ranch. We are truly blessed in joining our many animal friends—from the birds and deer to the bears and moose—in enjoying ourselves in this gorgeous habitat. Read More
When I began my yoga practice in 1970, I had the idea that I would pretty much be following the same practice routine forever that I had established from the beginning. Nothing has been further from the truth. At the beginning I adapted my life to fit my practice. Read More
Let’s uncover this “secret” found in the very first four sutras. They commence with “Now begins the study of Yoga. Yoga is the cessation of the movements in the consciousness. Then, the seer abides in his own true grandeur. At other times, the seer identifies with the fluctuating consciousness.” You have probably read and contemplated these sutras countless times. Read More
This is a good moment to connect with awareness, to reflect, and to find peace in presence. Circles of Friends who focus energy for positive intention, compassion, and support for one another can be a powerful way to create the shift. Read More
Raised on a back country ranching homestead on the Crow Reservation in SE Montana, I fell madly in love with our Mother Earth and the whole family of life there. That deep love and profound connection has moved me into my work in the world for Mother Earth. Read More
In both yoga and Ayurveda, you are encouraged to move smoothly and calmly between transitions. Smooth transitions are key to prana (life energy) management and balance as you pass through the daily, seasonal, and life cycles. Read More
Beyond all we do while preparing and conducting a season of retreats at the Ranch, it is the simple act of being present to one another that manifests the light of revelation and realization in the midst of our individual and collective unknowing. It is that which makes bearing witness to our own and the world’s suffering not only bearable but imperative to healing. Read More
Stillness is at the core of your being. As you get in touch with it you learn that you are part of God. You are as natural and legitimate an expression of Nature as a tree or cloud. The creative God Force will then guide you through life and help you make your most important decisions. Read More
One of the unexpected consequences of the recent Pandemic was walking around our neighborhood about 300% more than ever before, just to get out of the house, off of zoom and into some fresh air. And fortunately, nature was not that disturbed by our viral woes, and the flowers and birds and butterflies went right on with their rhythms. Read More
As we start to wake the Feathered Pipe Ranch up out of its seasonal hibernation, the ground is still covered in snow. While we haven't been sitting around idly, I feel we are all coming out of a sort of hibernation as we start to engage more socially and travel again. It sure feels good! Read More
Melina and I have been teaching at the Ranch together now for many years, and the one thing we both love about leading retreats at Feathered Pipe Ranch in all the abundant natural beauty that is the Ranch. Read More
As the years of this pandemic drag on, most of us are in need of a reset and refresh to help us process the anxiety and trauma we collectively experienced. At the Feathered Pipe Ranch, we offer wellness and empowerment workshops in truly unique space to do just that. Read More