I have been practicing Yoga and Meditation since 1995. Over the years many people have told me that they can’t meditate because they can’t quiet their mind. I will share a little secret with you: the Brain almost never shuts up. It doesn’t matter how much yoga or meditation you practice, there will always be
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When I bring up the topic of meditation, many people scoff, “I can’t meditate, my brain won’t turn off.” Or maybe it’s “I can’t meditate, I can’t sit still.” There are many false beliefs surrounding meditation that I cover in “3 Myths about Meditation and Why it’s Easier Than You Think!” a free eBook you
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Self-Reflection can be both challenging and painful, but on the other side of that discomfort is growth. Knowing your personal story, as well as the stories you are telling yourself, can help you move forward with more clarity and understanding about who you are and what motivates you in life. There are many tools for
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While most people start practicing yoga for the physical benefits, strength, balance, and flexibility, there is so much more to yoga than poses. If Yoga was a tree, this tree would have 8 limbs; asana (yoga poses) is just one of those limbs. The 8 limbs are: Each of these limbs address different aspects of
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What is flow? Flow is one of those things that you can feel, but it sometimes difficult to articulate. When you are in genuine flow, there is a seamlessness to your movement and thoughts. There are no sharp edges or jagged lines. Anxiety, burnout, or tailspinning does not exist. There is just calm and peace.
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There is a saying, “breath is life.” We all breathe all day long, whether we are aware of it or not. When swimming, you are much more aware of your breath, because you time your breath with movement. Improving your breath control can change how you feel, not only while swimming, but every day. Taking
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The holiday season is coming. You can hear it on the radio, you can see it in the stores. There are so many different holidays that people celebrate between November and January, and one thing they all have in common is families getting together. This can be a joyful or dreadful experience, depending on your
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I have been practicing Yoga and Meditation for almost 25 years and I will share a little secret with you: the Brain almost never shuts up, we have very busy minds. It doesn’t matter how much yoga or meditation you practice, there will always be chatter in your mind. But wait! Don’t lose hope! The
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