I love the ritual of coffee, but the caffeine … I could do without. So I’ve switched to a homemade herbal blend that gives me all the comfort of the original, with a healthy boost.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard folks invite you to “check in” during a practice. It’s one of those terms that possibly no one’s ever broken down for you, so you may be wondering if you’re doing it right … or if you’re even doing it at all! Start here …
Read MoreGet ready for the cooler, darker days ahead with a week of special selfcare practices that you can do in minutes, wherever you might be
Read MoreMy Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide training has taught me that hours of rambling around outside boosts my attention span, calms my nervous system and connects me to the land that I live on. Science says so, and I feel better doing it. Here’s how you can have a Mindful Outdoor Experience, 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 MoreIt was not at all what I expected
Read MoreIf wool socks make you itch and you’re still not grasping the concept of hygge, here are some ways to inject a little cozy into your long winter days
Read MoreTake a quick peek at any social media platform and you’ll notice something that’s been happening ever since humans have communicated with one another …
Read MoreDo you remember where you were the first time you stepped onto a yoga mat?
Read MoreI have worn this intention bracelet since my friend Sam and I each picked one up at Wanderlust Stratton in 2017. But I’m not sure that I was ready for what happened this weekend …
Read MoreMy water guzzling doesn't slow down when I travel, so I struggled for years with the guilt of using plastic bottles and airline cups. But I’ve finally found an elegant solution …
Read MoreOne of the best things about being a yoga teacher is getting to work barefoot ... but what to do when you just gotta wear shoes?
Read MoreEven the most tiresome tasks give me a sense of quiet peace when I can slip into a meditative mindset
Read MoreIt took a new friend, an Internet blackout, and distance from home on our most recent vacation for me to realize that time—and space—has become a basic need in this overly digital world.
Read MoreI'm intrigued by people who've been able to reduce their yearly waste to just a bag or two of trash. The idea of being so completely aware of every single thing I touch in a day, determining how to reduce~reuse~recycle each one? Astounding. The three Rs of environmentalism has become a mantra of sorts for me. Where to start? Let's take them in reverse order ...
Read MoreWhat intrigued me most about Ayurveda were some interesting daily habits. The Ayurvedic morning routine is substantial and quite different from the Standard American shower~coffee~commute but there are most likely one or two things you can add to your own a.m. ritual that may make a difference in your whole day. Here are some of my favorites ...
Read MoreYou're rushing all over town to buy the perfect gifts, planning dozen-course meals, racing to parties, scrambling to send packages and those never-ending cards and emails ... doing All The (Holiday) Things. It's been a mad dash since Thanksgiving and you know the shiny New Year—with all its promises of fresh starts and healthy habits—is just beyond your grasp. So you put it all out there for these last two weeks. But what's left for you? Plenty ...
Read MoreAs much as I'm looking forward to the holidays~~with its jolly get-togethers, once-a-year treats, break from the daily routine, and gift-giving~~I'm really getting excited about putting together my 2017 vision board.
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