Category: health and wellness

• 3 Simple Heart-Healthy Tips and Loving-kindness and Heart-opening Themes for Yoga and Meditation classes

  

  February has become heart health awareness month because of Valentine’s Day. The American Heart Association spreads heart-health awareness with their Happy #HeartMonth campaign in February. I’m jumping on board teaching weekly themes in my classes related to nourishing our hearts physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, and spreading the message of metta (loving kindness) and ahimsa […]

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  February 1, 2022

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• Friday 12/31 8-930am PST VIRTUAL Intention Setting Workshop

  “The more aware of your intentions and your experiences you become, the more you will be able to connect the two, and the more you will be able to create the experiences of your life consciously. This is the development of mastery. It is the creation of authentic power.” – Gary Zukav Join me for […]

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  December 30, 2021

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• Winter Wellness Workshop at Just Be Yoga – Danville, CA

  ❄️ Join me Sunday December 12th 4-6pm for my Winter Wellness Workshop at the beautiful Just Be Yoga studio in Danville, CA.  Relax in candlelit ambience with yin yoga, guided meditation, yoga nidra, reiki, and sound healing. Receive a custom essential oil blend created by yours truly, and, savor unctious chocolate. Pamper yourself with this […]

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  December 3, 2021

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• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

  November and December tend to be busy times in my life, not just because of the holidays but, also because my family is full of Sagittarius birthdays, including mine. 🙂 When life feels hectic and cluttered, I pause and gather up my tools to destress and focus: breathe, meditation, yoga, nature walks, and filling my […]

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  December 1, 2021

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• Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holiday Salad: Wilted Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Seeds Recipe (From Rebar – Victoria, B.C.)

  During the holidays I attempt to include dishes which are both indulgent and healthy. I first savored this Wilted Spinach Salad at one of my favorite restaurants, Rebar, in downtown Victoria, British Columbia. And, I was delighted to find the recipe in the Rebar cookbook. From an ayurvedic point of view, during fall and winter […]

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  November 24, 2021

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• November Full Moon Release Ritual – Mantra and Affirmations

  Join me for a free Yoga and Meditation class on Insight Timer on Saturday November 20, 2021 8-9am PST/11am-12pm EST. Click here to join. The latest partial lunar eclipse came around like a celebrity or ancient sage, because the last time it occurred was 500 years ago.  Click here to learn more: what is a […]

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  November 19, 2021

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• Feed Your Soul…and Your Belly (Easy Tomato Basil Soup with Pesto)

  One of the most important and effective forms of self-care is the one that I often skip when I feel busy, overwhelmed, or tired: cooking a homemade meal. I confess, sometimes the most challenging part of cooking is grocery shopping, it’s not my favorite activity and I’m making peace with it. It’s nothing new to […]

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  November 9, 2021

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• Yoga Hike – Saturday Nov. 6, 2022

  A few spots are left for the next Yoga Hike with me in the East Bay! Limited space for these special outings to connect with body, mind, nature, and community. Details and online registration here. These pics were from the October Yoga Hike on a crisp fall day after a steep hike to a sweet […]

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  October 25, 2021

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• Part Two: Struggling On My Yoga Mat With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  Click here to listen to this story on my podcast Read this first: Part One: How Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Led Me To Yoga After Dr. Moira Fitzpatrick prescribed “Yoga” on her prescription pad, I trusted and obeyed her suggestion, and found myself silently struggling, muttering, and swearing in my first yoga class at Urban Yoga […]

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  October 10, 2021

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• Part One: How Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Led Me To Yoga

  Click here to listen to this story on my podcast. 20 years ago there’s no way in hell I would have considered a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) a blessing. I was struggling. Struggling to breathe. Struggling to work. Struggling to play. Struggling to socialize. Struggling to walk. Struggling to talk. Struggling to get […]

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  October 4, 2021

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