If carving out time is the only thing stopping you form a consistent yoga practice, I have great news for you. You do not need a full hour to reap the benefits. Reasons such as you don’t have the energy, your favorite workout clothes are in the wash, or you are not in the mood …
Do you have days when you feel you hit rock bottom? Yes, we all do. However, what you can do next time you are nearing the point of explosion is self-care. Not taking action will completely deplete your energy reservoirs and make things worse. After all, what purpose does it serve if you fry …
Whether you practice yoga regularly or not, we all seek inspiration at times. I wanted to share 10 of my favorite yoga quotes to help you discover a deeper connection with yourself, live a more conscious life, and brighten your day. I hope with these wise words, you find your way to new perspectives, …
I have loved eating salad most of my adult life, but it was not until I realized that the key to making a mouth-watering, healthy, and filling salad was showing off my personality and mood. Growing up in a chef family (both my mom and dad were trained professionally in the culinary field), making everything from …
A Powerful Technique to be Healthier, Happier and More Effective As we still are on a forced pause, I am trying to figure out what life will look like again when we go back to normal. I daydream about hanging out with friends, going to a concert, teaching in a gym or studio space, having …
Immune health plays a vital role in keeping the body perform at its best. One way to naturally support our immune system and protect ourselves against diseases is through nutrition. In my blog post titled, A Sip of Zen with a Bite of Calm, I have already talked about the importance of herbal teas, magnesium-rich …
As a yoga instructor, self-care has been a hot topic since I have started teaching. The unprecedented times of staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic amplified the need to combat stress and anxiety more than ever before. Today, I would like to focus on breathing, journaling, and mantras as a way to cope …
The Chaos Before the Calm You had one of those days at work, and you are running late picking up the kids from school. Your older one hates the idea of having stuffed acorn squash for dinner and hustling you for pizza. You forgot to pick up your dry cleaning on the way home, and …
How to De-Stress with Food and Drink As a yoga teacher, my most obvious choice to reduce stress and anxiety is by practicing yoga and meditation. But as much as I love gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness, sometimes even I need something different to calm my nerves. Even though I have been studying Ayurveda, the …
Many yoga teachers start their class by asking students to set an intention for their practice. What is an “Intention”? Intentions are powerful statements, and they can act as an inspiration (the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something) or as an aspiration (desire or hope of accomplishing something) for your …
