Mat Chat with Michelle
Why You Feel Stuck (And What You Can Do About It)
There’s a particular kind of stuck that shows up in the spring. It’s not the dramatic, rock-bottom kind of stuck. It’s quieter than that. It looks like the workout you’ve been meaning to get back to for three weeks. The meal plan you downloaded and haven’t opened. The thing you told yourself January was going…
What the Mirror Shows Us, and What It Doesn’t
When was the last time you actually looked at yourself in the mirror?
Not the quick glance as you brush your teeth or fix your hair. Not the automatic scan for something out of place before you head out the door. I mean the moment when you really stop. When you meet your own eyes and take in the whole of yourself.
The Weight We Carry and the Power of Letting Go
I’ve never been one to explore the meaning of the planets or their cycles, but as of late, I’ve been really drawn to learning about them. And doing what I can to align with the energy of their placement. But the moon? Oh that beautiful moon. There’s something about it that stops me in my…
The Part of Your Core Nobody Talks About
There’s a moment many women know. A sneeze that caught you off guard. A hearty laugh that led to tears of embarrassment or shame. A game of tag in the backyard that ends with a quiet but quick trip to change your clothes. In those very human moments, you become frustratingly aware of something you…
Thirty Years In, and I’m Just Getting Started
I’ve been moving people in their bodies since I was twelve years old. Dance first. Then fitness. Then yoga found me, and eventually Ayurveda found me through Yoga, and somewhere in the middle of all of that, I found myself. Over and over again. That’s over thirty years of learning how the body holds us,…
Conscious Completion
So many times this past year, pictures of my former self have come up and with it, a deep sadness and longing for the woman who I once was. Even though I know that that woman is still here today, just different, I feel melancholic when I see her and sad that who I was is no longer.
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.
An 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.
Life’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.
Mealtime 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.