Why does it take so long to verbalize feelings when we lose a loved one? I think it’s so we have time to process and learn from the whole experience—even if that special being had hooves and fancied dried grass.
Read MoreI had a really hard week, so I'm sharing this simple facial acupressure practice with you. It helped me feel a little better, so I'm guessing it may give you a little support, too.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard lots of versions of “Your thoughts become things.” And while I haven’t mastered spontaneously manifesting a gluten-free vegan chocolate cake, I was on the receiving end of some interesting results of the focus I held for myself last year …
Read MoreShoulders sore from caregiving tasks? You dig your fingers into the bothersome area aggressively, hoping the pain will dissapate. But you end up feeling even more tight—as if there’s nothing that will help. Instead, cue up this bite-sized yoga practice.
Read MoreOne thing I’ve noticed about caregivers is how hard it is for them to let themselves be supported—even when they come to their yoga mat. “Oh, I don’t need that.” they say, waving away the prop setup I’ve suggested for them. “Let someone else use those blocks—I’m fine without them.” Oh, that loaded F word …
Read MoreYou know those days where taking care of others becomes just too much to bear? Here's a short practice I shared on Clubhouse that will provide you with a reset when it all seems overwhelming--physically, mentally and emotionally.
Read MoreIt was about 2 a.m. when I stumbled out of bed, my eyes still mostly closed and my feet searching for my slippers so I could make the trek to the bathroom safely protected from errant dog toys. Then I looked up and gasped.
Read MoreYou rest your physical body each night when you sleep, but our fast-paced, always-on, digital-everything world can make it tough to give your mind and emotions a break. The practice of yoga nidra (“yogic sleep”) was popularized in the mid 20th-century, but it couldn’t be more necessary than it is now. Here’s what you need to know …
Read MoreI don’t know what took me so long to try acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping for my post-accident lingering neck pain, but it’s definitely made a difference in how I care for myself
Read MoreFor most of us, unfortunately, it takes far fewer than six degrees of separation to connect to someone who has been touched by cancer. To me, that means we can all benefit from the specialized yoga4cancer (y4c) methodology in some way. Whether you have been recently diagnosed, are post-surgery and/or still receiving treatment, you began your journey with cancer years ago, or you're a friend or caregiver, you'll find many benefits from these tailored classes.
Read MoreBeing diagnosed with breast cancer--and dealing with the mainstream treatments that followed--wasn't even close to the most challenging time in my life ...
Read MoreAs a cancer survivor sporting a hefty scar where my right breast used to be, I've become as enamored with the idea of kintsugi as ceramic collectors who supposedly damaged their fine pieces just to have them repaired this way.
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