Raise your hand if you have indulged in a food or behavior you know will have a negative outcome? How did you feel afterwards? Ayurveda recognizes that we have an inner wisdom that “knows” what is best for us. One of the main causes of imbalances...
There are loads of things I would love to do but every time I dare to dream about reading more, finally learning to play my ukulele or spend more time at the climbing gym, I hear myself say, “I don’t have the time” or “Where...
guest blog with Jane Dutra-Salemi When our older kids were younger, we were happiness-rich, but money-poor. Out of necessity, we needed to create for our family a holiday season that was built upon experiences and family togetherness instead of monetary things. We didn’t know it then,...
The past few months I have been reading books and listening to loads podcasts on habit change science. Yes, it is a science and it’s fascinating stuff. Today I listened to a super cool podcast with BJ Fogg, a behavior scientist and author of Tiny Habits....
Living in the digital age has its upside for sure. On one hand we are more globally connected and have more entertainment, information and conversation at our finger tips then at any time in history. The average American checks their devise about 157 times per...
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...
“There is more to life than merely increasing its speed” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Like all things in nature, we have an inherent rhythm that moves within us. The most obvious example is the rhythm of our heartbeat. I love Ayurveda because its wisdom is rooted deep...
As I stretched out on my mat this morning I realized how much I love yoga; my mat, the ritual of my practice, the breath, the flow of the poses and, of course, savasana. I realized yoga makes me happy — like “a little kid...
Most of you know a few years ago I quit my long-time career as a research biologist to pursue my passion for Ayurveda, health and wellness and yoga full time. I have to admit it has been a challenging time in many ways. One of...
It seems there has been a shift in energy these last few weeks. I have started to notice my clients and yoga students are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and uneasy about the approaching holidays. It’s not surprising. Seems like the holiday hype starts earlier every year....
