The #1 response I get to the question: “How do you want to feel?” and my #1 tip. I talk to a lot of people who want to make changes but don't know where to start. They know something is off and they’re frustrated and discouraged...
Not all habits are created equal. Some habits have more of a positive impact on your wellness than others. In the book, The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg coined the term, “keystone habit,” to refer to a select group of habits that help to supercharge...
Can you believe it’s almost 2016? It’s the most wonderful time of year, and I’m getting so excited for all the festivities and quality time with family and friends but I have to admit the holidays can also make me a little stressed. These are...
Lately, in my day-to-day life, I have been feeling like I barely have time to breathe. Between teaching yoga classes, seeing private clients, working in my business, leading teacher trainings, taking trainings, maintaining relationships, and finding time for self-care, I am barely keeping up. Because I...
Ayurveda is custom made. It does not universally prescribe a single diet or lifestyle for everyone, rather it treats the individual. So when I work with clients, their plans are custom made too. But no matter who I am working with, what their intention is...
The first round of seasonal colds has hit the Pacific Northwest and I hear folks talking about getting their flu shots. Even if you eat well, exercise regularly and get proper rest you can benefit from Ayurveda‘s wisdom on how to maintain a strong immune...
It’s the peak of cleansing season. I just finished my personal cleanse, given two workshops on Ayurveda home cleansing and I’m leading several folks through personalized seasonal cleanses. What is the question that comes up most when I ask people to embrace a plant-based diet...
I love the fall, it’s one of my favorite times of year. I know fall has arrived by the cool crisp mornings, cozy sweaters, college football, pumpkin spice lattes and the beautiful fall colors. Seasonal changes are dynamic, exciting times. Your body feels it and...
I was debating on what to write about this week and then during a conversation with my mother-in-law I was reminded of how important hugging is to our health and happiness and thought it was worth sharing. You know how good you feel when you...
American's get an average of 12 vacation days per year and many of those days go unused. Out of the 20 most developed countries, the U.S. ranks last in number of vacation days taken compared to European countries where 20 - 30 annual leave days...
