What comes to mind when you think of the term ‘self-care?’ Many people think self-care involves a lot of time or money. Others believe that self-care is selfish. These ideas are completely false. Simply put, self-care is essential for you to be the best version of yourself. It isn’t about getting weekly massages or taking …
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Are You A Stressaholic?
Addicts will tell you that their drug of choice made them feel good before it started making them feel bad. That makes sense if it’s something like alcohol or heroin but, according to clinical psychologist and author Dr. Lindsay Gibson, the same is true for stress addiction. Not all stress is bad of course, as …
Balancing Your Sensual 2nd Chakra
[VIDEO INCLUDED] In anticipation of my upcoming Journey Through the Chakras Live+Virtual course that begins January 9, and my Chakra Mini Retreat on February 18, I recently shared a blog post, How to Balance Your Root Chakra. Once you’ve cleared blockages and cultivated that stable foundation at your 1st Chakra you’re ready to move along …
Why You Need to Start A Meditation Practice in the New Year
Feeling stressed out, reactive, and overwhelmed lately? Wouldn’t you like to feel more focused, productive and relaxed instead? Research shows again and again that meditation can help. I know, I know, you’re too busy to meditate. You can’t sit still. It’s boring. You don’t know if you’re doing it right. Let me dispel some myths, …
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How to Balance Your Root Chakra
[VIDEO INCLUDED] The Chakras–or subtle energy centers within your body–are associated with particular functions in your body, as well as life issues and how you handle them. When you work with the ancient wisdom of these energy centers you can release physical and emotional blockages, gain insight into personal issues, and empower yourself to manifest …
Yoga and Your Feet
[VIDEO INCLUDED] I’ve been placing a special emphasis on the feet lately in the work I’m doing with some of my private clients. Let’s face it, for most of us, when it comes to the feet, it’s out of sight, out of mind. But the feet are our foundation–in yoga poses and in all our …
4 Self-Care Tips for the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, a time of joy and merriment; invitations to festivities; friends and family—and, if you’re anything like me, obligations, expectations and maybe even a little dread. It is so important to take good care of yourself and honor your energy at this time of year, especially if you are a …
Yoga + Ayurveda for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do you start to feel depressed, moody, or in a bit of a ‘funk’ around this time of year? If so, you’re not alone. For many people, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD–a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons–starts in the fall and continues into the winter months. Since the days are getting …
Highlights of Our 2022 Yoga + Self-Care Weekend
Beautiful weather, fall colors, peaceful surroundings, bald eagle sightings, a bonfire under the stars, daily yoga, good food and lovely company. These were the highlights of my annual Yoga + Self-Care Weekend this year. And to think it almost didn’t happen because my husband got COVID! Close readers of my blog will remember a recent …
4 Steps To Cultivating Healthy Habits That Last
Are you enthusiastic about cultivating healthy habits at first, only to find that your eagerness wanes over time? One of the class themes in my upcoming 7 Weeks of Wellness ‘Live+Virtual’ yoga course is how our yoga practice can help us to transform our habits, or Samskaras–challenging the ones that aren’t serving us, and cultivating …