You know that feeling when you curl up with a really good book, get cozy, and just zen out? via GIPHY It’s just the best. And, turns out, it’s really, REALLY, good for you. via GIPHY And, nope, not just because books are magical (although, let’s face, it books ARE magical: they take you to...
For many people — myself included — writing is hugely therapeutic. Not all writing, of course — some of those term papers I wrote in college were far more anxiety-inducing than relieving, and it’s not like every email I send takes a weight off my shoulders. But there’s a reason why we love journaling so...
These days we’ve got trackers that monitor, well, just about everything: steps, workouts, heart rate, sleep, your dog’s activity … (We are truly living in the future.) via GIPHY And now we can add another thing to that trackable list (and it’s pretty darn cool): mindfulness. Yep, by monitoring breathing patterns that indicate periods of tension,...
There was a period of time — not so long ago — when the most requested poses in my yoga classes were hip openers. But that is definitely changing. So many people are now are experiencing the effects of long hours spent in front of computers and mobile devices — all that tech is rapidly...
A few weeks ago I was at the gym, hanging out with my daughter after the workout, when a fellow member and friend came up and asked me a question that really gave me pause. What’s inspiring you these days? he asked. In the moment, I was dumbfounded. No one had ever asked me that before...
Riding my bike is one of my favorite outdoor activities. Zipping along paved dirt paths and racing my boyfriend up and down hills is always a good time. As an added benefit, riding your bike is really good for you — you can burn around 600 calories in a single hour. For people who are...
I often feel that side plank or Vasisthasana has become the burpee of yoga. On one hand, it’s so, so good for you. On the other hand, the minute students in class realize that the next pose is side plank, there’s usually a sea of groans or at least a bunch of not-so-happy faces. Granted,...
If you think that in order to create a ritual in your life you must burn sage and invoke specific deities with special mantras, think again. The act of ritual is simply bringing awareness to whatever you’re doing so that it elevates the activity and raises your consciousness. It’s this notion of mind-opening elevation that...
A fat salary can be hard to turn down, but there are many other factors to consider when pursuing a career. After all, at one point or another most of us will leave one job to explore another. Higher earning potential can send many of us looking for new jobs, but there are instances when...
Have you ever gotten home from a shopping trip, looked at your new purchase, and wondered “What was I thinking when I bought this?” Perhaps this new piece seemed promising under the soft store lighting and flattering full length mirror. But when brought into the reality of your wardrobe, it makes no sense. So it...