Upon graduating from college. I looked at the money that I was given as gifts, and thought about what I really wanted to do with it. My decision was easy; I wanted to go to Ireland. I wanted to see the place that I felt homesick for, despite having never stepped upon its ground. The…
Recently there was a new student who was supposed to come to one of my classes. She didn’t show up. I looked at her profile to call her. As the phone was ringing, I noticed in the notes how enthusiastic she was to come in to try out the studio, especially yoga. She received my…
For the past two years, I’ve been quietly pondering to recover and heal in ways that I didn’t know I needed. I’ve been a hibernating pupa, sheltered by choice, just waiting for my thoughts to come together and for me to emerge fired up and ready to go. This is my Eat, Pray, Love story….
For the past two years, I’ve been quietly pondering to recover and heal in ways that I didn’t know I needed. I’ve been a hibernating pupa, sheltered by choice, just waiting for my thoughts to come together and for me to emerge fired up and ready to go. This is my Eat, Pray, Love story….
I first heard the term emotional labor when I read Gemma Hartley’s article “Women Aren’t Nags, We’re just Fed Up” for Harper’s Bazaar. In the article Hartley spoke about how all she wanted for Mother’s Day was for her husband to book a maid service for her. In the end, she received a necklace and her…
As an athlete we’ve all had days when nothing felt right. Our body felt off. Our performance was ehhh to put it mildly. But when when those days begin to happen more frequently? For me, it came to a head when I was training for a half marathon. I was in Florida on vacation and…
We may seem like a very odd collection of people. Diane Lane is an award winning actress. Kelly Osbourne is a reality tv star. And I am a wellness and fitness expert. But all three of us have something in common. Yes, I used to live in LA, but that isn’t it. The three of…
The Holiday season is coming upon us! While they are a joyous time, there can end up being more obligations than we would like to go to leading to more merriment and a slightly larger waistline. While we may appreciate the extra padding as a way to insulate us from the colder weather, it can…
Doing anything like a caveman may seem outdated but the paleo diet, and those who swear by the effects, believes otherwise. It’s easy to be skeptical of any fad diet that is cashing in on the growing lifestyle trend, but this diet does have some benefits and is not just a gimmick. After all, cavemen…
Solo travel can seem scary. In fact, it is damn right terrifying. That is until you conquer it, then it will likely be your preferred way to travel. At least that is how it happened for me. When I planned my first trip alone, I had no idea what to expect. I took self-dense classes,…