Studies show that meditation’s benefits are gifts that will keep on giving if you can just set aside a few minutes each day to sit in stillness. But if your to-do list feels longer than a year-old CVS receipt, I have an idea for you …
Read MoreSometimes we really only have a minute or two between the many tasks of caring for someone else. Thankfully, that’s all you need for this acupressure practice, which you can manage to sneak in even while you’re doing something else.
Read MoreHey, caregiver: If it seems like the summer of 2021 is speeding by, without enough time to enjoy the still-long days at the beginning of harvest season, suspend time with some restorative yoga self care.
Read MoreLots of seemingly insignificant things happen during during our busy days—especially when we spend our time caring for others. But those unusual, repeated and timely happenings may have important messages for us. Learn how I turned two noteworthy events this spring into a useful daily self-care tool.
Read MoreThree ways that bee tending can inspire us to care for ourselves—even as we’re caring for others
Read MoreCaregiving 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 MoreDuring the last 12+ months of social distancing and pandemic lockdowns, we learned new skills, rediscovered our personal spaces, and explored ways to care for ourselves that didn’t involve expensive treatments or faraway travel. Sure, I missed some parts of my previous life, but I also found a few practices I’d like to hold on to, too, like these …
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 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've got a new spin on gratitude for you this year
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 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 ...
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