Sometimes life can throw us a curve ball, sometimes the weather is just too depressing, sometimes the news can really get us down. And sometimes we are just feeling low for reasons we don't even know. How do we cultivate hope when we feel like that is a feat, or an impossibility? How do we look on the bright side when everything we see looks bleak? Sometimes it feels like it is all too much. Having a sense of hopelessness is one of the most challenging emotions to manage. It can downward ... Read the Post
How To Cultivate Hope in Darker Times
How Meditation Improves Memory & Concentration (+ Calming Meditation)
With the incredibly busy lifestyles we have become so accustomed to, and the amount of time we spend on technology, it is not surprising that it is common to find that the vast majority of us experience a lack of concentration. Simply being able to focus on a book (I generally have about three or more going at one time, at various stages throughout the house!) or to sit through a film without our minds wandering is becoming more and more difficult. Whether it’s caused by too much sensory input ... Read the Post
Your Guide to Creating a Morning Yoga Ritual
Yoga: Ultimate Mind-Body Wellness I have been teaching yoga for two decades now and practicing for even longer, so when it comes to touting its benefits I may be a bit biased. I have to say though, it's starting to seem that there are more people these days practicing yoga, than not practicing yoga. It's not surprising really - yoga has been around for several thousands of years; its roots are in India’s pre-Vedic era. It was in the 1850’s that its use was brought to the attention of the more ... Read the Post
The Art of Smudging (+ How To!)
Smudging is something that we do very regularly in this house. There are so, so many incredible benefits to it, that it can be hard to put into words. But today, you are in great luck! I am on the mailing list for The Sacred Science, which is not only a wonderful documentary (honestly, please watch it if you haven't already) but it's also an ongoing effort to continue spreading the word about time tested indigenous healing arts. One of my deepest passions. I have been given permission to share ... Read the Post
Rejuvenate With Silence (+ Fall Video Meditation)
You've likely encountered countless moments in your life when you felt utterly fatigued, overwhelmed, and drained. The realization that you were merely waking up and mechanically trudging through each day, only to repeat the cycle the following morning. But fear not, for in such times, there exists a myriad of methods to reignite the fire within your soul and awaken your zest for life. When I feel over stimulated, I take the time to sit in silence. Embrace these invigorating techniques and ... Read the Post
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