At my mother’s funeral service, my brother shared all the richness that filled our mother’s life. We can also acknowledge the months that brought us to today.
Read Moreit’s time to take “rhythm” to the next level
Read MoreNew Year's Eve is nearly upon us, so it's resolution time, right? Not this year. Not ever again.
Read MoreI've got a new spin on gratitude for you this year
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 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 MoreNikki Tishler was my first real yoga student. The first one who wasn't a friend or relative, who approached my Jeep--stocked with mats and parked at the Hingham Shipyard near the beachside patch of green we would practice on when the weather was fair--and handed me $5 for the outdoor community class, so I could teach her what I had recently learned. …
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 MoreWho 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 MoreMaybe you've been hearing about it, but you're still not exactly sure you get it. Just what is yin yoga, and why should you care?
Read MoreDid you ever open the fridge only to realize you don't have the ingredients you need for the quick snack you need NOW?
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 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 MoreThese are the days when everyone's gardens are exploding with zucchini, tomatoes, and--this year, at least--fruit. Here's what I've been up to in my kitchen.
Read MoreLooking into the mirror after my chemotherapy treatments wasn't nearly the most unsettling thing about losing my hair. That award goes to a little encounter I had on the way to the post office ...
Read MoreI have a routine I like to follow when I travel. I find it much less stressful (and far more enjoyable) when I take a little time to plan my visit to a new destination so I can hit the ground running in a healthy way. Read on to check it out, and please share how you maintain your routine while you're traveling!
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 MoreIt's not necessarily the food you'd eat on vacation, but because I'm making the most of a couple of weeks away from my usual routine I decided to fall back on an old favorite topic. Enjoy, try some of these "recipes" for yourself, and let me know what you think!
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