A peaceful walk in the woods took a wild turn at this year’s Fall Yoga Retreat outside of Big Rapids, MI. Yes, really, I saw a bobcat while taking a solo walk on the trails behind the Inn where I host my annual retreat! At least I am 99.9% sure that’s what it was. According …
My Brush with a Bobcat–and Other Highlights from Our 2026 Fall Yoga RetreatRead More
If you had told me at any point during my nearly 30-year career as a yoga + wellness educator that I’d one day be adding weights to my yoga practice, I would have said, “Absolutely not.” Fast-forward to today…and, well, you can see the picture above. 😄 Although I consider myself a bit of a …
Your Yoga Practice Is About to Get Stronger: Yoga with WeightsRead More
I have been trying to write this blog post for several weeks now. In some ways, that isn’t surprising. As I write this, it’s been nearly two years since my journey with chronic illness began after an unexpected bacterial infection. The experience has been overwhelming, confusing, frightening and, at times, deeply isolating. But I keep …
It’s that time of year again: Veganuary! That means I’m sharing my annual blog post of my favorite new plant-based recipes with you. Eating nutritious plant-based meals even just a few times a week has a positive impact on your health and on the planet, so try out some of the recipes below–and let me …
My Favorite *New* Plant-Based Recipes for Veganuary 2026Read More
[VIDEO INCLUDED] October is Menopause Awareness Month. In recognition, I want to share this short 20-minute video that you can do if you are one of the countless women who suffer from hot flashes during this time of life. It includes some nice, calming breathwork and yoga poses that you can practice in the midst …
Is it important to you to remain strong and active as you age? Yoga can help! But what should you be focusing on in your yoga practice to maximize its benefits for lifelong resilience? Read on to find out! Why It Matters Our biological aging is more under our control than many of us think, …
Back-to-school time is the perfect opportunity to get back into–or start–a yoga practice. Especially if you’re brand new to yoga, or are working with specific health challenges, age-related issues or injuries, custom-tailored private sessions are the way to go. I recently had an online yoga student ask me what my private yoga sessions are like. …
How has your sleep been lately? If it could be better, you’ll want to read this blog post. It’s full of some of the most interesting research I gathered from the book, Why We Sleep, by Matthew Walker, which was recommended reading for Harvard Medical School’s Lifestyle Medicine + Wellness Coaching course that I completed …
We’ve all heard about the importance of R+R (rest and relaxation), but I’d like to add one more ‘R’ to that list: Routine. While some people may have a hard time getting too excited about the idea of a routine, hear me out–because I wholeheartedly believe that routine is an important element in our physical, …
I am proud to share that earlier this year I completed Harvard Medical School’s Executive Education Lifestyle Medicine + Wellness Coaching course. Since I have loved sharing healthy lifestyle resources for years, I thought I would make it official and get a certification. I loved the course, and spending time with people from around the …
