All things human. Reflections and research on everything that contributes to our well-being and human experience beyond the yoga mat.
Have you ever considered going on a yoga retreat? A retreat offers an opportunity to dive a bit deeper into your yoga practice, no matter what level you are at. With the common everyday distractions – work, commuting, family obligations, household chores – removed, there is no excuse for not making it to your mat. […]
I have struggled with decisions. Especially the big ones. Questions such as: should I be a single mom should I stay in this relationship should I leave my job should I end this friendship Even if we’re not up against a “major” life decision, we face a myriad of choices every day. We all want […]
You want to host your first yoga retreat, but are paralyzed by self-doubt. You know it’s time to try broadcasting live on Facebook…but can’t work up the nerve to do it. You know you’re not “just” a yoga teacher and have a mission to help people connect with their purpose and live healthier lives, […]
We live in a world of “nexting.” I’m eating breakfast, and thinking about lunch. I’m eating lunch and thinking about dinner. I’m eating any meal, and thinking about the class I have to plan or the client I have to call. We love to “next”. While some people blame insta-devices social media for our atrociously […]
“Don’t it always seem to go… that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone?” – Joni Mitchell If you’ve lost the ability to get a good night’s sleep, you can attest to this (Joni Mitchell never lies). No one appreciates sleep more than someone who is having trouble getting it. The reasons behind […]
I hear the term “self care” thrown out there a LOT. In fact, I use the words “self care” frequently myself! Self care has the potential to help us sustain our health and our relationship to ourselves. But what is “self care” really – and how do we practice it? I want to take a moment […]
Swedish death cleaning: döstädning: cleaning and de-cluttering before you die My friend was moving across the country. In preparation for her move, she was sorting her possession into two piles: what would be moved, and what would be sacrificed to the Salvation Army gods. She sighed and blew her hair out of her face as […]
A few months ago, I was diagnosed with vocal nodes. Nodes are callouses that grow on your vocal cords from imperfect use, just like you get callouses on your feet from walking funny. Nodes cause the speaking voice to become raspy and rather sexy, and you can often hear this “vocal fry” in fitness instructors […]
I pray before meals. I was raised a dutiful Protestant in the great, puritanical state of New Hampshire. I went to church, participated in singing and bell choirs, and crushed on the boys in my youth group (ah, Derek!). However, my family was more spiritually oriented than strictly Christian. My dad used to joke, “I’d […]
“Get over it.” “Let go.” “Move on.” Sound familiar? I love hard. When I fall in love with someone, I give them an apartment in my soul and can’t evict them. Even the most challenging of tenants keeps a toe hold. Cliche phrases like “let go” imply that kicking someone out of your heart is […]
We have a cultural habit of high productivity and effort, and many well intended people end up burnt out or grappling with restlessness. Over time, even the most “advanced” or seasoned yoga practitioners must re-learn the importance of staying present. If you often feel like you’re walking one pace faster than you physically can, perhaps […]
Some mornings are okay. If I can get out of bed quickly enough and start moving, I can often jump start my day through assertive action and coffee. I almost always wake up with some anxiety, but I can usually douse it by getting productive. Other mornings are not okay. I wake up from my […]
We don’t get mad because of what people do. We get mad because of what we make it mean. Let’s say you and your bestie have planned a coffee date, but she’s twenty minutes late. You’re working through your second latte and – not only are you now highly caffeinated – you’re fuming as well. Chances […]
We all procrastinate for different reasons. And usually they’re really GOOD reasons. (Gotta take care of the kids, gotta get to the doctors, need to clean the house, or I need ME time, dammit!) Have you ever taken an online course? Students finish three weeks of the course and then disappear. Course progress remains half […]
We often think that safety is in the absolute center. I’ll stay away from the edges, I’ll blandify my personality, I won’t rock the boat. In Canada, we’ve elevated politeness to near lethal levels, hiding opinions or feedback that may offend. I love the sensitivities of my compassionate Canadian brethren, but politely quieting ourselves on […]
Erin’s dream is to grow her yoga business, put together a series of workshops and create her first retreat. She is a talented and inspirational teacher with adoring clients who often ask about her next event. In fact, several months ago, Erin announced to clients that a date for the retreat would come soon. I […]
“He’s a donor. Not a Dad.” Sarah was emphatic. “It’s genetic material. Now, if you get married, and there’s adoption, then your partner may become your child’s father. That would be his or her dad. But a donor is a donor. You want to use clear language with your child.” I’m nodding. “And when you’re looking […]
While I love my site as a place for heart blogs, depthy resources and videos archives, I want to meet with you in the day to day. So I’m moving the everyday party on over to Instagram! Join me there for: real time updates quick tips and skills live videos and the immediate heart connect […]
Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicides rates have increased by more than 25% over the last two decades. Like many of us, I believe the whispers of Mr. Success Demon, who promises, “if you just get this impossible thing, you will be happy.” So when someone […]
The Universe is constantly expanding; are you? Growing up, like many, I was taught to believe that I was spoiled, greedy, or unrealistic for wanting more than I had or what was considered to be “reasonable” by my social and financial environment. Here’s the limiting challenge with that: as we become established, this learned belief […]
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