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Energy Begets Energy
At one time or another we all wish we had the energy to do everything we’d like to do. For example, “I want to work out but I have no energy and I’m too tired”, “I want to eat healthier but I’m afraid if I eat less I’ll have even less energy than I do now.” We all acknowledge that energy begets energy. Everything that we are and all that surrounds us is comprised of energy.
5 Ways to Avoid Portion Distortion
Quick Quiz on Serving Size: How many portions are in a bag of snack-size whole grain crackers? Or a small bottle of locally-pressed juice? Or a lunchbox pack of granola bars?
Hint: it’s not “one” serving size. Often, the above products contain two or two-and-a-half servings per package.
Simple Mind Exercises to Improve Focus
Struggling to stay focused? Discover two powerful mindfulness exercises backed by neuropsychology to sharpen your concentration and quiet your mind today.
In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, maintaining sharp focus can feel like an uphill battle. With notifications constantly buzzing and endless to-do lists competing for our attention, our minds easily drift into autopilot mode.
Why We Need Harmony, Not Balance
Stressed trying to balance a busy schedule in Malverne, NY? Discover why seeking life harmony—not work-life balance—is the true secret to satisfaction and mental wellness.
The Underrated Power of Walking: Why You Don’t Need 10,000 Steps
Think you need 10,000 steps for optimal fitness? Discover the science-backed mental and physical benefits of daily walking, plus an optimized routine to get moving today.
Use this yoga sequence to boost your mood
In yoga there are a few different practices that can help to boost your mood. Breathwork or Pranayama can be a way to give your body and mind a charge of energy. It’s like when you plug in your mobile phone to charge the battery; yogic breathing is plugging into and increasing your energy.
The Winter Solstice Reset: Creating a Holiday Self-Care Survival Kit
December is a beautiful time of the year, often filled with festive joy, celebrations, and gatherings. However, it is also a season when our lives become incredibly busy, and routines turn hectic. Between managing travel plans, coordinating infinite preparations, and attending holiday events, our personal energy can easily run completely empty.
What’s the difference between an intention and a goal for the New Year?
Writing your list of intentions for the New Year can be an inspiring process—one that often happens from a deeper desire to be, do, or have new experiences in the coming year. The act of contemplating where you’re at in your life and envisioning what’s to come stirs a new energy within—an energy of curiosity, hope, and inspiration. For instance, when done with awareness and intention, it sparks a connection to something bigger that lights your path.
5 Things to be grateful for in this moment
If someone asked you, right now, to say or write down five things that you are grateful for in this moment, what would your five things be?
In November, around Thanksgiving, we can naturally and easily say we are grateful, or thankful – But what about other times of the year? What if gratitude became a daily practice?
Beyond the Guilty Pleasure: The Surprising Health Benefits of Daily Dark Chocolate
Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group.
Well, not really—but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious—many people eat chocolate at least several times a week.
Which begs the question…
Is Chocolate Good for You?
A powerful piece of advice: “Start Streaking.”
Three months after the suboccipital craniectomy, I went to see the Neurosurgeon who performed the operation. His advice to me was: “Start Streaking.” He explained that he’s been streaking for eight years. And no, my doctor was not suggesting that I exercise naked. His streak was going on the treadmill for 40 minutes a day (he started with 20 minutes and has worked up to 40 minutes).
Flaxseed, what is it? Mindful Nutrition
Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is called a “super-food” or a nutritional powerhouse because it’s packed with nutrients. Rich in dietary fiber and high in quality protein, flaxseed is a good source of lignans which may reduce cancer risk. Also, high in Omega 3 fatty acids, flaxseed improves good cholesterol and may lower blood pressure. Fortunately, flaxseeds are not only healthy, but also tasty and have a mild nutty flavor.
Peacefully flowing into fall
I have to admit that I resist flowing into fall. For as long as I can remember, at the end of the summer, I’ve been sad to see summer end. Summer has always been my favorite season. I celebrate my birthday at the beginning of summer. Spending day and/or night at the beach in summertime brings me true joy. I have also enjoyed the slower pace that summertime brings. Some people dislike the hot temperatures of the summer. But compared to the cold weather, I’ve always enjoyed the warmer temperatures of the summer. It’s no wonder I’ve resisted the transition from summer to fall.
Finding Your Happy Place: How to Cultivate Joy Mindfully Everyday
We have all heard the timeless wisdom that true happiness lies within us. Yet, as we navigate the complexities of daily life, we often find ourselves needing an external anchor—a specific place or environment that awakens our inner peace and serves as our dedicated "happy place."
The opening of my yoga studio
With the opening of my yoga studio coming up, I am feeling super humbled and grateful that something I have been dreaming about for so long is finally coming to reality. Much hard work and dedication have gone into this opening. It takes me back to the beginning and makes me grateful for where I started versus where I am today.
Yoga, start where you are!
Acknowledging that this self-care is needed is paramount to our resilience. For instance, in the yogic text, the yoga sutra, the great sage Patanjali writes in the sutra 1.1 – atha yogānuśāsanam. In other words, “Now is the time for Yoga to Begin. The time for yoga is Now“.
Time to revisit your new year intentions
Now that we are more than 1/2 way through 2021, I thought it would be a great time for me to suggest for you to revisit your intentions for 2021. At the beginning of 2021, I posted 3 videos on setting intentions. Here is a link to the first one of the three. https://youtu.be/nHzA8Xh_IsQ