Shame: The Antithesis of Love and Connection
Shame. It’s one of the most destructive and isolating emotions that we experience. Shame can make us feel like we’re bad, wrong, and unworthy of love and connection. It tricks us into thinking that...
Why Minimalism Is Good for You: The Benefits of a Decluttered Life
When most people think of the word “minimalism,” they think of stark white walls, cold metal furniture, and people who live without any possessions. While this may be true for some minimalists, it is...
Why a Daily Self-Care Routine Is Important for Your Health & Wellness
As you read the term self-care, what do you immediately think of? Maybe you think of washing your face every morning and night. Maybe you think of consuming the right diet and exercising regularly....
How books can bring peace to your life
How can books bring peace to your life? Books can bring peace to our lives, but they can only do so if we make time for books. And making time for books means quieting...
My Favorite Wellness Apps
In today’s digital-saturated world, there are great apps to aid in your wellness journey.
My Melaleuca moment
Over the years, I’ve tried and tested a multitude of wellness items from many companies in my quest to find eco-friendly products with proven results that are produced by a socially-responsible company. It’s a...
What is relaxation music for yoga?
Looking for relaxation music for yoga? Yoga without music is like a car without wheels. Indeed, yoga without music is like a cup without coffee.Yoga without music is like a canoe without oars, and...
prAna: Clothing made simple again
As a yogini, my worldview is fixated on uniting breath, body, and mind. This wellness paradigm informs every aspect of my life, including what I eat, where I live, how I sleep, how I...
Yoga pants that help your asana look good
Ask any random person on the street what comes to mind when you say the word “yoga,” and they’ll probably rattle off a few predictable answers, which almost always include something about yoga pants....
Positive thinking boosts your health
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “thinking”—about positive thinking and how it boosts health. What does it really mean to be a positive thinker? And what, then, is negative thinking? In childhood, parents...