Being a caretaker can be one of the most rewarding experiences, and one of the most exhausting ones all at the same time. It is a labor of love and that can take the biggest toll on us as we let love, guilt, pride, frustration and compassion drive us. Furthermore,…
We all wait for it. That look of jubilation when we give someone the perfect gift. The look of surprise and joy on their face as they take it all in. The squeal of delight. . . Okay, okay, so maybe it doesn’t always quite work out like that! Really,…
After writing my blog about the connection between gratitude and good health, a friend sent me a post that used a great analogy to further explain the importance of gratitude. If someone were holding a cup full of coffee, and got bumped, what happens? Coffee spills out. Why? Because that…
The food is irresistible. The smells are tantalizing. The meal and conversation are lively. Sometimes, however, Thanksgiving can lead to extra stress and digestive discomfort (you know what I’m talking about!). Here are 5 SIMPLE poses that will help relax and stimulate your digestive system to make this Thanksgiving more…
Yoga has many benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. But the one I love the most is that it doesn’t judge. As a “recovering” perfectionist and anorexic, if there is one thing that can make or break my day, it’s numbers. For years, I let numbers control me. I…
There is some evidence that being grateful can make us healthier. What a SIMPLE concept! In fact, in one article written by Susan Allen, Ph.D., she poses the theory that grateful people are healthier, and healthy people are more grateful. It would seem, then, there is a connection between good…
I recently wrote a blog talking about what motivates us. But what defines us? We all have struggles. Do we use them to make us stronger, more empathetic, and make our lives richer? Or do we let them define us as a victim of circumstance? Here is a simple analogy….
My 2nd video series is ready! This series uses 3 poses that will help with posture, balance, flexibility and strength. Don’t worry about the fact I don’t state all of these in the title or in my introductory comments – they are all great poses that will definitely help in…
Hello yogis and soon to be yogis! I have developed my first series of yoga videos with focus on the core. There is a beginning level which is Video #1, an intermediate level which is Video #2, and an advanced level which is Video #3. You can do all 3,…
Healthy doesn’t mean skinny; it doesn’t mean starvation or self-denial; and it doesn’t require you to become vegan or vegetarian or to restrict yourself to a Keto diet or Paleo diet. Healthy simply means free from disease or in a state of good health. So, the question becomes, HOW do…