I am a writer. Always have been, always will be. Writing comes pretty easily to me and, in many ways, has been a cornerstone and defining aspect of my personality for the better part of a decade. So…why a start podcast? It’s pretty simple really: to step outside of my comfort zone. Deciding to take…
Tools for Survivors During the Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings
Warning: this article contains language concerning sexual assault, rape and sexual abuse, which may be triggering. It’s 3:30 a.m. on a Friday night and I’m wide awake. No, it’s not because I had an especially raucous evening of dancing and drinking or even because I was up late binge-watching the latest show on Netflix; nope,…
Practicing Mindfulness in the Digital Age
If you’re reading this blog post right now, chances are you’re one of the whopping 2.5 billion people around the world that are tethered to a smart phone. And look, I’m not here to judge. Just like you, I’ve also fallen victim to the addictiveness of apps, emails, and social media since I purchased my…
My Favorite Tools for Deepening an Existing Yoga or Meditation Practice
The wonderful thing about a yoga or meditation practice is that you don’t need a lot of physical “things” to get started. In fact, you don’t need much more than a cheap yoga mat and some basic props you’d find around your house to begin. Want to become a yogi? Awesome, then do a little…
Silencing Your Inner Critic
I did something crazy this week… I started writing a book. Within the first 5 minutes of coming up with a clear vision in my head, I was putting pen to paper, jotting down notes as fast as I could before they evaporated back into the creative cloud never to be seen again. I was…
3 Easy Ways to Stay Present and Mindful
One of the hardest skills to master as a yogi (or any living, breathing human for that matter) is the idea of remaining mindful throughout your day to day life. Sure, it’s one thing to keep a mindful attitude while you’re resting in savasana, but what about the more stressful moments of your life? You…
6 Non-Tech Self Care Ideas for Long Weekends
For many of you (at least those in the good ol’ USA!), today marks the start of a long weekend and the unofficial end of summer. To bring this season to a joyful end (and maybe catch up on some much needed R&R), I’ve put together some of my favorite non-tech self care ideas. After…
Finding Your Yogic Community
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to try making adult friends in a new city? Not so easy, huh? Unlike the days of kindergarten when making new friends was as simple as sharing some of the coveted Pringles from your lunchbox, trying to make adult friends is hard work! And I know this because…
The Importance of Stepping Outside the Manhattan Bubble
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men [and women] to do nothing.” ~ Edmund Burke (and quoted by John F. Kennedy) For the past two years, I have been genuinely confused. Confused about how in the hell someone as racist, bigoted, sexist, and just plain dumb as Donald Trump…
How “A Return to Love” Helped Me Return to a Life (and Career) of Love
“Love in your mind produces love in your life.” ~ Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles I’ve run in a circle of yogis for a little over a year now and, along the way, have received my fair share of book recommendations. Some are practical asana…