Posts by Michelle Robinson
Yoga Beyond the Mat
Yoga isn’t just about where your feet land in warrior pose. It’s about how you meet yourself in the moment, whether your thoughts are steady or scattered, kind or critical, uplifting or heavy.
Read MoreAn Introduction to the Doshas: Vata, Pitta & Kapha
We all hold all three doshas within us, but usually one or two are more dominant. And just like the seasons change, our inner doshas shift with time (days and seasons), age, lifestyle, and environment.
Read MoreLife’s Balancing Act
Life is a balancing act, isn’t it? Between work, family, self-care, and the constant swirl of daily demands, it’s easy to feel like you’re always leaning too far in one direction. Ayurveda reminds us that this balancing act isn’t about perfection — it’s about noticing when we tip too far and finding our way back to center.
Read MoreMealtime Matters
Think of your digestion like a campfire. It needs steady fuel at the right intervals to burn bright and efficient. When you eat at consistent times, your body knows when to turn on the digestive fire (agni) and how much fuel to expect. That means fewer energy crashes, less bloating, and better overall digestion.
Read MoreLet’s Talk Routine
Okay, let’s be honest: sticking to a routine can feel really hard sometimes. You’ve got a million things on your plate, your sleep is all over the place, and maybe you’ve been eating toast crusts off your kid’s plate more than you care to admit (been there).
Read MoreThis Is the Practice
Here’s the thing: I am home a lot. I do carry the mental load of meals and laundry and grocery lists and summer camps and swim bags and school fees. I am the one folding laundry between Zoom calls and phone calls, and making dinner while mentally planning next month’s yoga theme.
Read MoreFlipping the Bird (with Lovingkindness?)
I did my best to stay grounded, keeping my hands on the steering wheel and attention on the road ahead while at the same time remained conscious of the close distance of the vehicle behind me. I even took a few steading breaths and told myself that maybe they’re just in a rush, maybe they’ve got somewhere to be, or someone to get to…
Read MoreLearning to Love What I Used to Hide
I saw myself in the mirror and didn’t flinch. I saw my reflection — and for the first time in a very, very long time… I didn’t pick it apart. Instead, I thought: “Wow. She’s beautiful. She’s radiant. She’s me.”
Read MoreSharp Edges & Soft Reminders
This is one of the reasons I love combining Yoga and Ayurveda — because together, they offer such a full-spectrum way of healing.
Read MoreNot Perfect, but Practicing
The real practice is not in never making mistakes, but in becoming aware of them. With time and reflection, we begin to recognize the patterns. And once we see clearly, we’re more equipped to choose differently.
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