Category: Self-Care
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How Yoga Made Me Believe in Myself
I write a lot about yoga as a lifestyle…so much more than a series of physical postures, yoga, when practiced consistently, will open your mind up to a belief system that is not limited by social norms and thoughts of “not enough”. At the heart of the yogic paradigm is self-realization, a process that involves…
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What’s On Your Gratitude List?
During this time of Thanksgiving, we are reminded to be thankful. As I reflected this morning on all of the things that I am thankful for (see my list at the bottom of this page), an air of fulfillment washed over me. Suddenly, all of the items on my “to do” list drifted away, as…
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Meditation is Therapy
Meditation can change the course of your day by shifting your mindset. A diligent meditation practice can change the course of your entire life…I know because it has mine. When I am meditating daily, I am more connected to my true self, my life purpose, and my abundance. I am happier and more in control…
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How Do You Eat?
The way we eat is equally important as what we eat. When we are fully present for what and how we’re eating, we can derive more sustained pleasure from the eating experience, and our tendency to overeat or eat foods that do not serve us is reduced. Additionally, if we are stressed, tense, anxious and unaware when…
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Why Self-Love is Fundamental to Your Health and Happiness
Below is an excerpt from my book: Chapter 2: Cultivate Self-Love Affirmation I love and accept myself fully, as I am right now. Self-love and compassion are fundamental to optimal health. You may have noticed that when you have loving thoughts about yourself, you are less likely to distract yourself away from feelings of contempt…
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Travel Essentials: How to Stay Healthy While on the Go!
Whether for business or pleasure, traveling can take a toll on our health. As I packed for my trip to Colorado, I felt inspired to share with you some of my tools for staying health-aware and getting adequate nutrition while away from home. Vata dominant by nature (if you have no idea what I mean,…
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How to Be More Mindful
To follow-up on my last post about the benefits of mindful living, I wanted to offer you some simple awareness practices to bring mindfulness into your day: 1. Write Upon waking, rather than lying in bed and letting anxious thoughts about the day ahead fester, get up and sit at a desk or another comfortable…
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How Do You Manage Stress?
According to their 2010 Stress in America Study, the American Psychological Association reported that 42% of American adults expressed an increase in stress over the previous year, with a total of 75 % of adults experiencing moderate to high stress levels. Even kids are reporting feeling stressed! Stress is obviously a growing trend in America,…