I hope you’re having a great new year so far! If you spent the last few weeks of the year indulging in your favorite foods and sipping a few extra cocktails, then good for you- that’s what the holidays are all about. However if you overdid it to the point of messing with your […]
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Before You Go to the Beach, DO THIS
Trust me when I tell you that I truly believe the most important thing about looking good is to FEEL comfortable in your own skin, but who doesn’t want to glimpse in the mirror and love what you see when you put on your favorite swimsuit for the first time since last summer? I know, right? Memorial day […]
IS HEADSTAND A GOAL? TRY THIS
Recently I finished a chapter in the book I’m writing on goal setting, touting it’s importance for making progress in any area of your life. I never really thought much about goals until I started practicing yoga; then I was constantly excited about nailing a new pose, or sitting longer in meditation. Many times my […]
Shape Up For Spring
I don’t know where you live, but we haven’t seen much of the sun in Jersey this year, so I was extremely excited to be outside filming this latest video for you. Yes, spring is the time we start to think about summer, which brings our wandering mind to the beach and possibly fitting into […]
The Ultimate Restorative Heart Opening Pose
Who doesn’t love a good restorative heart-opener? Well here’s some instructions on how to do my favorite restorative yoga pose that will not only open your heart, but also your hips: supported supine bound angle. It’s an incredible way to relax and restore, calm the nervous system, and open up the 5th chakra, the heart […]
Off the Mat… Living la Dolce Vita
Last week I returned from spending an incredible two weeks in Italy, where I taught yoga, practiced yoga, hiked the trails of Cinque Terre, and ate more pasta and gelato than should be legal for one person to consume. The trip was nothing short of amazing, but what I’m even more grateful for are the lifestyle upgrades I […]
The Last “Last Hurrah”
I hope you’re having an incredible summer, full of sun, sea, sand, and adventure. I’ve been on vacation all week in Florida and woke up this morning feeling like I’ve had a few too many “last hurrahs.” You know what I mean…. it’s summer, you’re at BBQ’s, bringing the kids for ice cream more often- […]
Finding the Good in the Bad
A few weeks ago I went to visit some friends in Richmond VA, (which was just voted the happiest town in America by the way), and fell in love with it. I always like to visit the local yoga studio when in a new town, and my friend recommended taking an ashtanga class. I hadn’t practiced […]
Why You Always “Get What You Need”
“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” ~Dalai Lama This morning I was in a rush. I normally make a huge effort to move throughout my day with ease, however after teaching a private and taking a leisurely yoga class, I felt “behind” on my work and didn’t […]
Compassion in Action
Around Valentine’s Day, in yoga classes all over the world, you’ll find teachers sequencing their classes around backbending and heart-opening, with a side of dharma usually relating to the heart chakra, love, or one of the four immeasurables- compassion. Why? Because it’s hard to be practice love and compassion toward others with a heart that’s […]
The Best Gift To Give This Season
I usually start my holiday shopping in early November, way before there is any chance of getting trampled to save a dollar, and no worries that they’ll run out of gift boxes. I go out of my way to buy thoughtful presents for each person on my list, something I know they will love and […]
Give the Gift of Wellness…to Yourself
As a working mother of two, I know it’s difficult to keep your mind calm and body tight on a consistent basis, and the holiday season makes it even more challenging. The abundance of food and busy schedules are the two main reasons we let go of our wellness efforts during the holidays, so here […]