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After three years not having traveled internationally, we visited Germany to do business and also see family members and friends. Berlin, Cologne and Duesseldorf were the destinations. All three are really attractive cities with an abundance of interesting sites, art, concerts, good food and at this time of the year plenty of grey skies, rain and wind. Nevertheless we enjoyed to be back, consumed many calories, served in any shape and fashion,… Read More

Dear All, used the break to spend a weekend in New York City, met a friend from California and walked more than 20 Miles on SAT and SUN while exploring Central Park, lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. We had a great time. See you soon back in class! Namaste, RoxAnn

Dear Moms near and far, Ever asked yourself, who invented Mother’s Day in the USA? This year I checked it and found out: ANNA JARVIS of Philadelphia, whose mother had organized women’s groups to promote friendship and health, originated Mother’s Day. On May 12, 1908, she held a memorial service at her late mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia. It became an official U.S. Holiday in 1914. It’s probably the day, where… Read More

We like to share some Fall color impressions from our neighborhood in Bethlehem. Namaste, RoxAnn and Rolf

Dear All, truly looking forward to the start off our Summer Session, now live and interactive from NEW HOPE, PA. I’m so grateful for your loyalty and support and promise to do my very best to fulfill your expectations and provide you with anything I know, to support your goal to live a healthy and balanced life. The class schedule on my website is referring to Pacific Standard Time. Until soon… Namaste,… Read More

What a pleasure to be able to take a walk along the beach and enjoy crisp air and bright sunshine. Life is good in so many ways. Hope you all have a great weekend, too! Namaste, RoxAnn

Dear All, I guess a lot of you might have seen this classic or at least heard about during some trivia games. The actress in the vintage photograph, who is doing an exercise (Apanasana Pose), which might look familiar to all those, who join my classes, is Nina Foch, a Dutch-born American actress (1924 – 2008). She joined Gene Kelly in the musical ‘An American in Paris’ 1951. The image above was… Read More

Dear All, Not since Covid19, but even long before I’ve emphasized in my classes, how important it is to learn to breath proper and to strengthen your respiratory health. One of the essential asanas in this context is called Crocodile (Makarasana). The two photos (above and below) show you how it looks like.  This link takes you to further details and in case you are in the mood to learn even more,… Read More

Dear All, after listening, reading, discussing in length about the pro and cons of wearing a mask in public, we decided now to wear a face mask ( D.I.Y or bought, if available), during those rare occasions, when we’ll be outside. We believe, that, if the item is properly used, the advantages are outweighing the disadvantages. Find here an article by two psychiatrists and a surgeon, which might help you to overcome… Read More

Dear All, here we go again, another synonym for winter time is ‘flu season’. In the article I just read you find some tips and hints what to do about the flu and how to eventually avoid it. Needless to say, there will be nevertheless no guarantee that you won’t get it. From own experience I know that, if you get it, the body fights it best, if you put year round… Read More