Two Ways Therapeutic Yoga Can Help Open Your Heart and De-stress This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to be joyous and merry, giving, sharing and in the company of family and dear friends…
‘Tis the season to put others before you and help those less fortunate…
‘Tis the season for a lengthy to-do list, busyness and stress…
This holiday season, remember yourself and how important you are […]
Clear The Air – The Importance of Himalayan Salt Lamps & Candles
We live in a world with both positive and negative ions. Negative ions occur in nature. They’re created by sunlight, waterfalls, ocean waves and lightning storms. Positive ions are most frequently created from electronic devices like computers, TVs, microwaves, washing machines and even the vacuum cleaner. We’re bombarded by these […]
Four Ways To Gently Open The Hips With Therapeutic Yoga
You don’t need yoga props to practice these poses! Simply use large blankets and pillows that you already have. Take a look at the photos below that correspond with each pose, and find things around the house that you can use. Wear comfortable clothes and be sure to take your […]
What a nectarine taught me about mindfulness
My pregnancy has taught me many things, one of which is to slow down, especially during the first trimester but more so in the third.
My body has been growing a healthy human life for nearly 36 weeks and it’s feeling a little tired and as though I am […]
Stop being a people pleaser – happiness comes from within, not without
As I tightened my jaw and sobbed with disappointment and heartache, I fell apart.
In that moment, I allowed myself to break into a thousand pieces. I held myself with presence and knew that these emotions would soon pass and that I would not feel broken forever. I also […]
What happens if we feel? Feeling is the key to addiction recovery
As I sit and listen to the rain drops pitter patter on the roof, eloquently timed with the woosh of the cars rushing by, I am struck with a question…what happens if we feel?
I heard the shocking news moments ago that someone I love dearly is about to hear that […]
Elephant Journal blog: 7 Simple Steps to Ease Anxiety Without a Pill
This blog was originally published on Elephant Journal on 06.14.14, and has since been shared on Facebook over 22,000 times and has been read over 156,000 times. Read on for
Want To Change Your Life? Get Uncomfortable Now!
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison
That couldn’t be more true, if you ask me. I believe the opportunity he was talking about was growth; growth in our lives, whether it’s personal, interpersonal, professional, romantic, physical or spiritual. Growth […]
Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free Baked Mac & Cheese
This is all you need for baked gluten-free, lactose-free mac and cheese:
Since my husband and I went gluten free four years ago, we were in search of pasta that wasn’t mushy, gross and actually tasted like pasta. We struck gold when […]
How To Be Present For Your Life, Starting Right Now!
Begin to feel passionate about life right now!
Every breath is a chance to start fresh and experience the unfoldimg of your precious life. Simply guide your focus to the most mundane tasks, using all the senses to make the ordinary extraordinary.
Breathe deeply and bring presence to whatever […]
Moving Through Grief And The Paradox Of Life And Death
I sat on my front porch, enjoying the sound of the passing traffic, the cool breeze that blew in the window, and the reflection of the sun catcher as it cast a million tiny, dancing rainbows over the walls.
As I took a deep breath into the peace and […]
Ease Nerve Pain And Arthritis With One Simple Change To Your Diet
Nightshade vegetables and pain
About ten years ago, I dove into a hot and intense power yoga practice. I was also working hard at the gym, trying to reach my goal of losing eighty pounds. All of this relatively “new” movement seemed to […]