I went away for a long weekend to a retreat in Palm Springs. Aside from the sweltering heat (got up to 122 degrees!), it was a nice way to recharge and unwind. Being around other creatives in an unstructured setting was refreshing. I felt accepted and welcomed from the start. However, no amount of cool can […]
Breathe Easy
Breathing is a natural part of life. It’s necessary for survival. Breathing in oxygen helps keep your blood circulating, allows your organs to work properly, and eliminates toxins and waste. No one will argue the importance of breathing. While breathing came to us automatically at birth, it can be difficult to perform “breathing exercises.” If you don’t […]
11 Ways to Get Out of Your Head!
Mindfulness on My Mind
I’ve been meditating for about ten years, and just when I thought I understood the practice, I learned something new. This all came to a head during a discussion I had with a meditation mentor about mindfulness. I’ve read countless pieces of literature on the practice of mindfulness, but it was in this one talk that it […]
8 Yoga Poses for Travel Woes
Tackling Stressful Situations
When you are packing for a vacation you try to include everything you need. The Boy Scout Motto is “always be prepared.” At work you rehearse your presentation to make sure it goes smoothly. You’ve probably discovered that the best way to ensure success is to be prepared: to have thought about it in advance. […]
When the Going Gets Good
Yoga in Bed: 8 Poses to Unwind from the Day
How to Make Sure You Don’t Need a Vacation From Your Vacation
Summer is right around the corner, and for many this means getting out of town. Vacations can be just what the doctor ordered — however, time spent away from home can also wreak havoc on your body and your health if you’re not careful. For healthy travels, you’ll want to make sure you pack items […]
Yoga for the Face, Eyes, Ears, and Jaw with Tias Little
This post is part of a series about my experience at the SF Yoga Journal Conference in January 2014. The title of this session was by itself enough to get me through the door. Rarely do the head and neck region get the attention they deserve in yoga classes, much less a savasana (corpse pose) that truly relaxes […]