Lately, when people ask how I am, my brain starts doing somersaults with everything going on.

But instead of blurting out, "It’s been crazy busy!", I’m choosing a different, and more honest, response: "It’s really full."

There’s a subtle but important difference between being busy and being full. Busy? It feels overwhelming, noisy, chaotic, like life is spinning out of control and I am barely keeping up.

But full? That feels like I'm choosing how I spend my time, even if it's packed. 

In yoga poses and in life, being still can often be harder than moving!

I probably don’t have to tell you all the benefits of meditation. But if you are like me and have a busy mind, making it hard to meditate, yoga can be the perfect way to quiet your mind and find stillness - insideand out.

Yoga is a moving meditation, where by focusing on your breath and the movement, you can clear some mental space to allow in the good stuff.

Want to practice some stillness and see if you can quiet your mind? Join me in a 15-minute yoga flow - click below.

Have you ever done a visioning exercise? 

I went through one recently and it was such a powerful experience I wanted to pass it along to all of you!

It gave me the opportunity to step away, sit quietly, and intentionally think ahead utilizing the conscious and subconscious mind.

When I think about how busy life is, that alone was a gift!

If there are areas in your life that really matter, and you really want to change, a consistent application of the steps will allow your goals to become real and your vision to come to fruition.

I’ve said it before, I’ll said it again - and again, and again. Time on the yoga mat teaches us so much about life off the yoga mat.

For example, you know the feeling of being uncomfortable on the mat?

During a wobbly balancing pose, in a stretch where you feel tight, or that general “this is harder than I expected”?

When you practice embracing that discomfort on the four corners of your mat, the better you’re able to come back to the realization in the “real world” that you can handle it.

Want to practice embracing discomfort in a 15-minute yoga flow with me? Click below.

You ever have one of those weeks (or months?) where you feel like a human tornado, spinning out of control while simultaneously playing an impossible game of Whack-a-Mole in the control room of your life?

Hi, that’s been me lately. And fun fact? That "Inside-Out" kind of imagery actually came up in my last IFS therapy session… and wow, was it eye-opening.

Between changing sports seasons, shifting schedules (and inputting said schedules into our calendars—goodbye, 45 minutes), new gear (So. Much. Gear!), and then... oh yea... just the general movements of life, relationships, and career, I caught myself in full-blown overload. No time to pause. No time to breathe. It was the time to just push through - to numb out and turn off the world so nothing fell apart.

And obviously… it sucked.

I didn’t just need an extra set of hands to whack some moles with me—I needed several of the machines removed altogether. Because this kind of existence, where everything feels urgent and the task list impossible and never-ending, isn’t sustainable. It's also not soft, loving, connecting, or enjoyable. 

I’ve been slowly re-examining what success means to me over the last 5-10 years and my definition is changing a lot. (More on that another time).

So… I’m taking a break.

Spring is such a great time to tap into the changing weather and to enjoy nature again! I love to think about “grounding” - to the earth, to self, to core values - during Spring.

A grounding yoga flow uses postures to connect with the earth and promote a sense of stability, calmness, and centeredness. By “rooting down - physically, but also mentally and emotionally - you can imagine you’re establishing a strong foundation and staying in the present moment. 

On a spiritual level, grounding yoga allows you to tap into the grounded energy of the earth and the universe. The combination of movement with a breath and meditation practice can help you feel centered this season.

Click below to practice a short and easy grounding flow with me!

Do you say "yes" only when it feels right for you?  Or are you saying "yes" because you "should" or are on autopilot and always say "yes."

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to fall into the trap of saying yes to everything—whether it’s at work, at home, or with friends. 

We often find ourselves agreeing to things we don't truly want to do, things we feel we should do (hello, people pleasers!), things we've always done, or things we think would be "good for us" (hi, achieving perfectionists!).  

But today, I invite you to pause and reflect.

What if you only said yes when it was a full body yes?

Click below to read more on this…

Yoga is so much more than a physical practice - using the connection of breath, mind and movement, you can really cultivate a lot on the four corners of your mat.

I love moving through a gentle yoga flow as a way of exploring self love. Heart opening postures can elicit the physical feelings of chest expansion and allow you to imagine allowing goodness, kindness, worthiness into your heart.

Sound good? Click below to join me for a 15-minute heart opening self love flow.

I love and appreciate time with family, like during the holidays, and also recognize that as a highly sensitive person and an introverted extrovert, it's crucial that when I'm outta my routine, I really take care of myself by creating alone time and using that time wisely. 

So, if you see you're starting to get activated, triggered, frustrated, overwhelmed, I'd invite you to:
Step 1 - Breathe
Step 2 - Create some alone time for yourself

And then, use that time to reflect on these two empowering questions:
1 - Which of my natural talents or gifts would be of highest service today and how can I use them?
2 - What do I need to receive today?

Click the link below to read why this works!

I’m not hugely into new year’s resolutions, although I do love a good goal-setting vision board session at the beginning of the year. I guess I value dreaming and planning a year full of good energy rather than thinking about ways to remove or restrict parts of my life. That usually ends up with feelings of failure, am I right?

Instead, I love to think of the new year as a time to reconnect and realign. When we take time to slow down, breathe, and listen, those big dreams, aspirations, and plans can come to fruition.

You know I love any opportunity to connectbody and mind, breath and movement. So if you want to join me for a quick 15-minute Realigning yoga flow, click the link below!

Change your energy, change the world.

It sounds crazy.  It sounds grandiose.  But isn’t that ALL we really have control over? Our energy and where we choose to direct it. And, eventually, doesn’t everyone’s energy contribute to changing the world.

When you’re rushing through your day, pissed that you’re late, mad at traffic, or fuming over the news or someone’s words—guess what? You’re blaming reality. But fighting what’s already happening is a waste of time - it only drains your precious energy.

That’s energy you could be using to literally do anything else... to move forward.

How you manage your energy affects everything- yourself and everyone around you.  The energy you radiate is felt, shared, and influences those in your space... so take care of you!

Feeling off? Having a moment?  Want to get back to your neutral or best self?

Click the link below to hear about a recent time when I had a choice on how to manage my energy (spoiler: running late, I spilled an entire bottle of water EVERYWHERE!)

Plus, I share six quick tips to shake that sh** and shift your energy! 

Stay with me for just a tiny bit of yoga speak. :) In Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga, the last Yama or ethical principle is Aparigraha, which translated from Sanskrit to English means non-attachment, not excluding possessiveness or greed.

In real talk, this principle, on which you can concentrate a yoga practice and really soak in the concept, is about releasing attachment to expectations - letting go!

I love to remind yogis that yoga is a giant metaphor for life. Practicing non-attachment on the mat can help you realize its benefits in the real world.

On the mat, try concentrating on how the poses feel and not how you think they are “supposed to look”. Off the mat, try making a decision based on your core values instead of what you think you should do.

If someone takes “your spot” in your next yoga class, can you shake it off and use the opportunity to observe what might be different in another part of the studio? When a friend shares an opinion that differs from yours, can you hold space for them while recognizing your differences?

Try out a 10-minute Aparigraha-focused yoga flow by following the video at the link below!

Sometimes in life, we face challenges that feel relentless. We know we’ll finish, but ugh — actually pushing through? Feels impossible.

That's where breaking down a big, scary task into teeny-tiny (very achievable) chunks can save the day. Suddenly, you’re not dealing with the whole mountain — just the next step in front of you.

A friend of mine (who juggles a full-time job and three active kids — superwoman, anyone?) shared that on hectic Saturdays and Sundays with lots of places to be, she can’t even think about the whole day. She’s gotta take it hour by hour because the full schedule gives her anxiety. Heck, it made me stressed hearing about it! 

One day at a time, one hour at a time, one task at a time, and she wins the day.

Got something in your life that feels like too much? Maybe it’s a project, a tough conversation, or even your workout routine. Try breaking it down. Maybe instead of tackling the whole week, focus on today. Instead of that 30-minute workout, aim for 5 minutes. Sometimes, all it takes is just five seconds.

I like to think of myself as an “alternate” yoga instructor, meaning I don’t use a lot of Sanskrit or go too deep into yoga philosophy when I teach. That’s really because my ultimate goal is always to make sure people feel welcomed, like they know what’s going on in class without needing to have an extensive background in yoga.

That said, I do love a little yoga philosophy as it lends so well to learning about life. Ancient practices tend to resonate over centuries, don’t they?

The idea of Pratyahara in yoga, which means the withdrawal of senses, might resonate with you this holiday season. When we consciously disengage the mind from external stimuli (hello, phone!), we’re able to go “inward” and bridge the gap between what’s going on outside the body to what’s happening inside the mind.

This holiday season, can you bring a little Pratyahara into your life by putting your phone down and being present with your family? Can you take a moment to pause and breathe before acting or saying something?

Besides the most natural state of Pratyahara (sleep!!!), try this short yoga flow to practice withdrawal.