3 short practices to instantly lift energy, mood, and circulation
Slough off heaviness with these short, easy practice to help circulate blood and lymph flow while picking up your energy.
8 steps to feel more nourished & rejuvenated this spring
Spring is ruled by the organs of the liver and gallbladder, our main organs for cleansing and processing toxins. Our liver processes allergens that come from pollen and pollution, but if our liver is taxed, it has a hard time working as smoothly. It's time to give these organs a little break. Think of it like an oil change for your body.
a practice for challenging times
Try this practice to feel more centered and present when we are carrying difficult thoughts, emotions, and sensations in the body and mind.
instant gratification: metta meditation magic
Science confirms what many of us already know: a regular practice of meditation can actually increase your brain’s capacity to exercise patience, acceptance, compassion, and forgiveness.
instead of let things go, try letting things be: making space for ourselves (and others)
We can create space to let things be. Enjoy this Deep Listening practice to feel more grounded and welcome in any moment.
a quick reset practice to feel grounded on the spot
This quick reset technique to feel more grounded on the spot.
welcome yourself into this (and every) moment
We show up more when we feel welcomed. Enjoy this Deep Listening practice to feel more grounded and welcome in any moment.
enhancing your restorative practice: 7 tips to relax more
Whether you are new to restorative yoga or a seasoned pro, little tweaks can help you get more relaxation out of your practice. From longer holds and deeper breathing to props and prep, here are 7 ways to get the most out of your restorative practice.
3 ways to practice free-flow breathing
As we release deep tension in restorative yoga, we create the conditions for our breath to flow more freely. We create space for the breath to come and go on its own, in a free flow, in as deep of a capacity as it can at that moment.
savasana—one of yoga’s most advanced practices
This restorative yoga pose helps relax your psoas, reduce anxiety and improve your sleep.
winter wellness rx
A winter yoga focuses on the stomach, lungs, heart and head; combining a warming practice with slow deep breathing and relaxation can keep most systems healthy by balancing the nervous system, optimizing digestive function and boosting immune response.
4 big benefits of restorative yoga plus a free restorative practice to ease your mind and body
Here are four of the main benefits of restorative yoga, and why it's an essential antidote for our fast-paced, stressed-out lives. Enjoy a free restorative practice to feel more at ease in your mind and body.
inner smile: an enlightening ancient healing practice
I love when during meditation, Master Teacher Tara Brach offers the que, "imagine a smile in the heart". She clarifies that this inner smile is 'not as a way of cover up anything, but rather to make room for what is.' This is very true for me. When I 'imagine' a smile, I feel an opening, a softening, a somatic expansion in my body. I feel more spacious.
support your practice with my top reads and favorite gear to feel nourished, grounded and at home in your body, mind & soul
Best literature to explore the subtle side of yoga.
yoga, meditation, and creativity: a conversation with jillian pransky and dani shapiro
How does our practice help stoke our creative process? In my inspiring conversation with my friend, New York Times best-selling author Dani Shapiro, we talk about the ways that yoga and meditation help Dani tap into her voice and imagination, in order to fuel her writing.
10 simple Ayurveda inspired daily habits for a great new year!
Set your intention to build a daily routine that supports your health and happiness. These tips are shaped for keeping yourself healthy throughout winter, but can be easily adjusted for year round wisdom and health.
two expansive listening meditation practices for spaciousness and clarity
Bring relief to our busy, bombarded, and preoccupied mind.
Listening meditation is simple, and anyone can do it anywhere. Essentially, we are training in being open and receptive. Eventually, listening meditation becomes an opportunity not only to cultivate a spacious attitude but also to be able to wait quietly for the unknown without expectations or fixed thinking.
