Mindset workouts can take your wellness to the next level
I’ve been working on myself for a while. I exercise, pay attention to what I eat, occasionally get enough sleep. I do other random stuff too: I journal, keep my house sort of organized (as much as possible with 3- and 4-year-olds and a less-organizationally-inclined husband). Oh, and I take good care of my skin. […]
Yoga Nidra may be your ticket to a better night’s sleep
If chaturangas, vinyasas and hot rooms aren’t your thing, understandable. But don’t give up on yoga yet: Yoga Nidra may be just your thing. You barely need a mat in this style of yoga, never mind a spiky towel to soak up your sweat. In fact, the main props include blankets, pillows and maybe your […]
Yin yoga can open your body + calm your mind
Yin yoga may be the answer to the question you didn’t know you had. If you need help slowing down, clearing your mind or calming down (hello, everyone), this unique style of yoga is worth trying out. It’s the opposite of flowing and planking and building heat. Yin is characterized by stillness and allowing. In […]
3 yoga poses that just feel really good
Some yoga poses hit in just the right way. They open us up with a gentle force, exactly where we need it. The poses I’m sharing today fall in that camp. They’re three of my favorites. Of course, everyone’s body is different, but it’s pretty common to carry extra tightness in certain areas, like the […]
A simple prop can help you stretch in a new way
We don’t necessarily need big, bulky, expensive exercise equipment to be active and in shape. A lot of my favorite workouts involve nothing more than a mat and maybe a decent pair of shoes — and sometimes not even those. But there are a handful of small, simple exercise props that can go a long […]
To age well: spinal health is key
How well we age is ultimately about how well we feel. It’s about not being in pain, being able to move and get around, and do the things we want to do with energy and ease. How do you feel like you’re doing in that department? A lot of us struggle. Our bodies get tighter […]
Fun, feel-good workouts you can do at home
The way we workout is just another one of the things that 2020 has completely blown up. I used to teach several yoga classes a week, and I bounced around town to take various fitness classes, too. Now, while many places have reopened, working out from home remains appropriate for a lot of us. This […]
Release Your Body to Relax Your Mind
To access Wind Down Yoga, a calming yoga sequence to help de-stress your body and mind, click here. Life stress often manifests in the form of anxiety or mental fog. It also shows up in our bodies and over time, can lead to more substantial health problems. In this video, I share two moves for […]