Book Review: A Whole New Mind by Dan PinkWhat Yoga Therapy, Empathy, and AI Have in Common I’m such a fan girl I can’t stop talking about Dan Pink, even in my yoga classes where I get to share Dan’s “science meets soul” research, anecdotes and thoughts for applying it to your life or yogaContinue reading “Book review: “A Whole New Mind” by Dan Pink”
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Summer Newsletter
It’s the longest day of the year and officially summer, which means it’s time for my seasonal newsletter! What have I been up to? Spring has been a different kind of season for me. I have been doing a better job of living a more balanced life instead of trying to do everything all theContinue reading “Summer Newsletter”
Thursday Thoughts: You Shouldn’t Be Meditating First Thing In the Morning
I can’t tell you the number of times I have tried to stick to a morning meditation routine and failed. I’m highly motivated by all the research and stories of how morning meditation can improve mood and focus, relieve stress and pretty much change your life. But here’s the thing: any time I try, IContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: You Shouldn’t Be Meditating First Thing In the Morning”
Thursday Thoughts: The Ancient Yogis Would Have a Thing or Two to Say About ChatGPT
Is this image AI generated? Of course. See how many “hallucinations” or errors you can find. I am still basking in the warm glow that comes from leading a traing-the-trainer style webinar on Tuesday night. Even at this point in my career, I am pleasantly surprised that people want to hear me share my twoContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: The Ancient Yogis Would Have a Thing or Two to Say About ChatGPT”
Thursday Thoughts: Short Meditation Sessions are Better Than Long Ones
Habit and Identity Formation We all know that meditation provides myriad benefits and yet so few of us are able to stick to a dedicated or even half-hearted meditation practice. When it comes to making habits that stick, one principle we can lean on is repetition as it plays a roll in identity formation. IContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: Short Meditation Sessions are Better Than Long Ones”
Thursday Thoughts: Vacuuming Can Help You Sleep
I have decided to do a mini-series on Thursdays to act as a place to put my ponderings about yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and all things wellness. Come back for slightly off-kilter thinking and unpopular opinions back up by science. Let’s dive in. Vacuuming can help you sleep. As a yoga therapist specializing in sleep, IContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: Vacuuming Can Help You Sleep”
What’s going on in May?
Welcome to May! I don’t know about you, but this has been a particularly long, dark winter for me. My energy has been way down and the weather has been less than inspiring. But spring has sprung! And I am excited to tell you what’s going on this month for me 🙂 My current projects,Continue reading “What’s going on in May?”
Class Series Recording: Feel and Flow Family Yoga
Scroll down for direct link. Last year I decided that I was done teaching yoga for children… forever! I’m not sure what inspired it, but it felt incredibly final. I was asked to lead a series of programs for a summer camp and offered to record them instead of doing them live so that theyContinue reading “Class Series Recording: Feel and Flow Family Yoga”
Spring Comes Slowly, Change Comes Slowly, Personal Transformation Comes Slowly
Spring Comes Slowly: The Wisdom of Kapha Season Before we see flowers bloom or leaves unfurl on the trees, change begins deep in the woods. Snow melts. Soil softens. Life stirs quietly beneath the surface. You are no different. If you’ve been in a long internal winter—a season of exhaustion, grief, or simply feeling stuck—itContinue reading “Spring Comes Slowly, Change Comes Slowly, Personal Transformation Comes Slowly”
Book Review: The Chakra Bible by Patricia Mercier
I led YogaFit’s “Working with the Chakras” training over the weekend and wanted to share my take on the book that we use in the trainig. The Chakra Bible by Patricia Mercier is a comprehensive guide to understanding the chakra system. This, like most chakra books is designed as a reference book. In my mind,Continue reading “Book Review: The Chakra Bible by Patricia Mercier”
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