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 …
Wellness
The Power of Routine
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, …
Are You Taking Your Lifestyle Medicine?
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 …
Your Questions Answered!
I get asked a lot of interesting questions by my students and clients. I’m guessing that if they have certain questions, you might have the same ones too. So I hope you enjoy my new (and perhaps occasional?) blog post, ‘Your Questions Answered!’ Q: Why do my joints make noises? I learned the answer …
My Healing Journey
As 2024 comes to an end, I wanted to share an update on the ongoing health issues I’ve been dealing with this year, since I’ve heard from some of you recently who were not aware of what has been going on with me. For almost 6 months now I’ve been dealing with complications from a …
5 Gifts of Self-Care for the Holidays
I don’t know about you, but my favorite kinds of gifts to receive are experiences, especially if they are stress-relieving and nourishing. Acknowledging my body, mind and spirit is the ultimate gesture of generosity. (Gift certificates for a relaxing massage, or dinner at one of my favorite healthy restaurants so I don’t have to cook, …
The Latest Science on Yoga and Arthritis
If you’re an older yogi you might already have arthritis, or at least it is a concern and you know you need to keep up your muscle strength and keep moving your joints. If you’re younger, you might be thinking this blog post doesn’t apply to you. However, it is my belief that it is …
The #1 Thing You Can Do to Start Feeling Better
I’ll be brief. Here is what I believe is the #1 Thing You Can Do to Start Feeling Better: Put yourself first. I know what you’re saying: “But Christy, that’s easy for you to say. You don’t have kids…” Here’s a list of the people whose needs I used to put first before my own: …
3 Ways to Keep Your (Pitta) Cool this Summer
Have you been feeling a little overheated lately? According to Ayurveda, the sister science of Yoga, summer is Pitta season. Pitta’s light, hot, sharp qualities are amplified by the bright sun, long days, and intense heat of this time of year. That means you might notice yourself feeling more overheated, angry, demanding and competitive than …
The Courage to Be Authentic
You’ve probably heard by now that Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023 is ‘Authentic.’ While much of the talk around authenticity since the announcement has revolved around AI, deep fakes, George Santos, Donald Trump (two names I never thought I’d be putting in a blog post), social media influencers and celebrity culture, I want …