10 things to do when you just can't meditate
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I’ve got 10 ideas for you to try the next time you want to enjoy some of the benefits of seated meditation but you just can’t bear the thought of sitting in silence
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3 things that beekeeping can teach caregivers about self care
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Three ways that bee tending can inspire us to care for ourselves—even as we’re caring for others
Read Morego ahead and yawn!
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Caregiving can be exhausting. If we don’t watch it, expending our physical, mental and emotional energy to care for someone else can leave us depleted. But a simple practice that you do instinctively every morning can give you a quick, satisfying reset.
Read MoreYOGA: Restore with a practice that truly is for every body
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Who wouldn't relish the idea of lolling around on a bolster with eyes closed, with nothing more to do than, well, nothing? Those of us who have trouble quieting our own minds …
Read MoreFinding meditation in (monotonous) motion
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Even the most tiresome tasks give me a sense of quiet peace when I can slip into a meditative mindset
Read MorePRACTICE: Bringing the Green Mountains to your yoga mat
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I decided to have a little fun with my classes this week and offer up postures that reflect many of the things I love about the Green Mountain State.
Read MoreFEEL: In praise of s l o w n e s s ...
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So when exactly did we, as a culture, decide that faster was somehow better? We all know where fast food has gotten us, and highways have speed limits for a reason. But despite slow food (and Crock-Pots), Jimmy Fallon jams, and inspiring TED talks, we still we seem to have that insatiable need ... the need for speed. As a fast-talking multitasker, I speak from experience ...
Read MoreSelf care doesn't need to be so radical this holiday season
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You'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 ...
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