is it worth it? We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender. Each morning, we awaken to the light and the invitation to a new day…
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too much of a good thing Rest until you feel like playing, then play until you feel like resting, period. Never do anything else. Martha Beck Last week before my…
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Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. Goethe As someone who admittedly has a loving yet complicated relationship with food, it has…
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In our fast-paced world, we are often pressing on the gas pedal without pumping the breaks, leaning toward an overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Spending just a few minutes…
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I… believe we are all very unique and what works for us might not work for our neighbor. This among other reasons is why I have turned to the ancient teachings…
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During a recent sleep-deprived week, I consulted Ayurvedic practitioner Divya Alter and her mentor Dr. Teitelbaum. They both recommended a warm milk ojas tonic to calm and soothe nerves. When…
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every day “Close your eyes. Fall in Love. Stay there.” Rumi It is safe to say that, coming from an Italian mother, I have always loved and appreciated food. I love…
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resolutions be darned The most important thing you will ever need to remember is NOT to fight things. Don’t fight your addictions, your self-deprecation, or anything. In order to stay…
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for better or for worse Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees. B.K.S. Iyengar, Light On Life I came home from…
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Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most. Buddha Come the culmination of winter, we naturally feel the proverbial ants in our pants to…
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If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath. Amit Ray I expressed to teachers Mark McLaughlin and Nikki Costello in their…
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Eat food, not too much, mostly plants. Michael Pollan Per my expression in the photo above – I am very enthusiastic about this topic. Although we live in a time and…
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