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Moving Past the Block and Creating the Life You Want
Have you ever just sat there and looked at the blank page, not knowing what to write or draw? This hesitance is sometimes called...

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How to Relieve Shoulder Tension in 3 Minutes
Feeling achy and stiff in your shoulders? This powerful stretch will help to relieve tension that you don't even know you have! Take a...

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What's Your Next Step?
When you have to climb a mountain, you begin with the first step... When we think about making changes and growing, it can feel like we...

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2-Minute Neck Stretch!
How do I release tension in my neck? I'm glad you asked! Take 2 minutes to stretch the muscles and soft tissue in the front of your neck!...

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There's A Light...
There’s a light in everyone, and not just metaphorically. Even physics says that we emit energy and light into the world (think infrared...

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90-Second Spine Release
Feeling tired and stiff? Hunched over? Does your back hurt? Take less than two minutes and give yourself relief with this quick and fun...

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Finding Your True North
Where do you go when you don’t know where to go? How do you follow your own internal compass when your “true north” isn’t clear? Often...

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Quick Neck Stretch
Is your neck feeling stiff? So many of us unconsciously hold tension in our neck and shoulders, but it only takes a minute or two to let...

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Facing Change.
Cha-cha-cha-changes… are both inevitable and can be the hardest part of navigating our lives. They’re especially difficult when we feel...

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Quick 60-Second Shoulder Release
Do you have a minute? Literally 60-seconds to release tension in your shoulders, helping to alleviate stress, discomfort, and maybe even...

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Ready to Begin.
The first step toward meaningful change can often be the hardest. We have external and internal blocks that keep us from reaching our...

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The 3 Stages of Yogic Meditation
The final three limbs of Classical Yoga outline the three main stages of yogic meditation. These stages assume that you’ve primed...

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Exploring Asana: Finding Your Posture
The third limb of Patanjali’s Royal Path, Asana (or yoga postures) is the most well-known limb of the system and is often misunderstood...

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The Five Yogic Observances (Niyamas)
The five Niyamas, sometimes referred to as the “yoga-dos” or observances, make up the second of eight limbs of Classical Yoga.

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The Five Yogic Restraints (Yamas)
Sometimes referred to as the “Yoga No's” Patanjali infers that if you restrain yourself as prescribed by the Five Yamas (non-violence, non-l

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Chair Yoga at Work? Yes, Please!
When I started offering Office Chair Yoga (OCY) as a corporate wellness option, I was surprised to see how many people and companies...

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Corporate Wellness During COVID-19
Since quarantine began during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve had to adjust my teaching practice to online-only sessions. While at first, it...

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ESSENTIAL PRANAYAMA Out Now!
My new book, Essential Pranayama: Breathing Techniques for Balance, Healing, and Peace, is now available everywhere books are sold! Get...

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How Mindfulness Practices Can Benefit Lawyers [Article]
Burnout is an occupational hazard for lawyers and there are precautionary steps that you can take to get ahead of a potential crash.

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My Year of Self Energy
2019 has been a year of changes, growth, and learning (which one could argue are all the same thing). In pursuit of knowledge, late last yea

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