Daily Routine
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.
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 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.
Read MoreCleansing with Compassion
Cleansing goes beyond what we eat or the amount of water we drink. It’s also about releasing the thoughts, emotions, and old stories that no longer serve us. As I mentioned during class: “We are not at war with our bodies, but rather we are here to compassionately and courageously love it.”
Read MoreThe Dance With the Tension of Life
The dancer’s pose—named after Nataraja, a form of Shiva, the cosmic dancer. In the story, Shiva dances the rhythm of creation and destruction, a divine movement so powerful that when his lifted foot touches the earth, the world as we know it dissolves. A potent symbol of transformation—and of the fragility and beauty of every moment.
Read MoreThe Importance of Adapting Your Practice
There are times when inversions might not be appropriate. That’s where the brilliance of using props like a block, bolster, chair or even a wall comes in to play when practicing postures like Shoulder Stand.
Read MoreRegulate Your Energy, Elevate Your Life
Yoga is an opportunity to connect deeply with yourself, build discipline, and cultivate a practice of regulation. Which leads me into this month’s Ayurveda topic of dinacharya, and the healing power of consistent incremental progress.
Read MoreThe Morning Shift
I’ll be honest: I’m not a natural morning person. Hitting the snooze button is a habit I’ve yet to completely overcome.
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