Summer arrives like a long-exhaled breath. The days stretch wide, the light lingers, and something in us loosens. We want to say yes — to the cookout, the road trip, the spontaneous swim, the late-night conversation on the porch. Summer whispers that anything is possible, and for a glorious moment, we believe it completely. But
Rise and shine! What if you dedicated 21 days to greeting the sun with yoga — before the world wakes up and the day pulls you in every direction? Maybe you’re thinking, “Why on earth would I do that?” Answer, “because it could genuinely change your life.” After 21 consecutive mornings of practicing yoga at
October invites us inward—a natural time of transition as autumn deepens and we prepare for the quieter months ahead. This month, I’m offering a special series of Energy Medicine Yoga classes designed to help you ground, protect, and nourish your energy during this pivotal season. Why Earth Energy Matters Now As we move through October,
Hormones have a significant impact on health! The body typically manages hormone levels effectively, an imbalance, whether too much or too little of a specific hormone, can lead to a lot of problems. Imbalances may result in many unpleasant emotional, mental, and physical symptoms. These include depression, anxiety, immune disorders, mood swings, insomnia, low libido,
Rise and shine! How would you like to engage in 21 straight days of yoga at sunrise? Or maybe you’re asking “Why on earth would someone do that?” Answer: Because it could change your life. No joke. After 21 days of getting up and practicing yoga before you start your day, I’m convinced that you
Pura Vida is Costa Rica’s unofficial national slogan, and you hear it everywhere. The meaning of pura vida is “pure life,” and symbolizes the simple, cheerful outlook and lifestyle of what is often called the happiest country in the world. Pura Vida can be used to say “hello,” “good-bye,” “okay,” “you bet,” “don’t worry, be
I have had a complicated relationship with “rest” over the years. My first awareness of this was when I found myself unable to step down on my foot without excruciating pain. It came out of the blue from one step to the next. One moment I could walk and the next moment I couldn’t. It
Pura Vida is Costa Rica’s unofficial national slogan, and you hear it everywhere. The meaning of pura vida is “pure life,” and symbolizes the simple, cheerful outlook and lifestyle of what is often called the happiest country in the world. Pura Vida can be used to say “hello,” “good-bye,” “okay,” “you bet,” “don’t worry, be
It’s estimated that we have approximately 60,000 thoughts a day. Whew! That’s a lot. What’s even more amazing is that, according to research, 75% of these thoughts are negative and 95% are repetitive. We excel at criticism and judgment. And these repetitive, automatic thoughts lead us to believe ideas about ourselves that are less than
I recently took a chance. Despite being discouraged by some people, I signed up to teach a yoga retreat at a new location — on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica at the beach!! I listened to my gut, and I was right. It was AMAZING and TRANSFORMATIONAL. So much so that I already signed
