To make things better, start right here
It’s painfully easy to miss out on life. We run around, busily doing, doing, doing, in perpetual pursuit of the next moment, the next day, the next bite, the next task. We so rarely stop. But in not stopping—in staying on the treadmill—we miss out on a lot. This has been abundantly clear to me […]
Can’t stick with meditation? Try this.
We all know meditation is good for us. For physical health, stress management, mental clarity, spiritual connection, access to intuition, yada, yada, yada — there are so many reasons to make it a regular part of our lives. But sticking with it can be a challenge. One reason for that is represented by a Google […]
It’s OK not to be productive while you stay at home during coronavirus
Since a whole lot of us have been spending more time at home, I planned to write about how to use this time productively. If you have extra time on your hands and feel more anxious than usual, what are the best things you can do? I do have a few ideas on this. For […]
Mindfulness over matter may help ease coronavirus worry
If I were to sum up this moment in one word, it wouldn’t be “coronavirus” or “COVID-19.” It would be “anxiety.” This wild and unprecedented pandemic is challenging every aspect of our lives and social structures. In times like this, I’m grateful for my background in meditation and mindfulness. And I’m struggling. I’m worried about […]
Snappy and reactive? Try this remedy with me
Meditation can help us be less volatile and reactive. I’ve found it to be a useful tool for keeping my inner drama queen in check. But lately she’s back. This shouldn’t be a surprise to me. I haven’t meditated regularly in months. I’ve been busy and distracted, and it simply hasn’t been a priority. You […]
How to age better, live longer and have fewer aches and pains
If only there were a pill. Imaginary quick fixes aside, there are probably a few ways to approach a topic like this. But as a yoga and meditation instructor, I have seen two factors have tremendously positive effects: mental discipline and a certain kind of fitness. First, habitual negativity, reactivity and compulsivity takes a toll […]
Tips for staying cool in mind and body this summer
Irritable. Short tempered. Red, flushed, fiery. These are classic signs of overheating. You may remember them from the last time you stepped outside. Staying balanced this time of a year — a state that lends itself to higher levels of thinking, creativity and intuition — means finding ways to stay cool. From a big picture […]
A guided meditation to help you chill out
Enjoy this 5-minute breathing meditation whenever you need some help cooling off, or just want to tune in and feel great!