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Choosing Compassion: The Power of a One-Day Mindfulness Experiment
In a world filled with digital noise and everyday friction, real peace starts with a simple choice. Years ago, over 111 million people tuned into the Super Bowl half-time show to see a massive, vibrant stadium message light up: Believe in Love.
Benefits of a Morning Yoga Practice
Early bird or night owl? No matter your sleep style, discover how a mindful morning yoga routine can dramatically lower stress and boost daily focus.
Do you growl in the morning like a big bear, or do you rise from sleep easily?
How to Use Breathing Breaks for Better Focus
Overwhelmed by a non-stop workday? Discover how taking short, mindful "breathing breaks" can lower stress, reverse burnout, and naturally boost your daily productivity.
How to Choose Joy When Stressed
Is it spending quality time with your favorite people? Getting your body moving with exercise? Soaking up the sun as you watch a beautiful sunrise? Maybe it’s smiling, rewatching your favorite movie, taking a peaceful walk on the beach, dancing, or meditating. It could even be as simple as going to sleep just 30 minutes earlier, listening to a hilarious podcast, or taking a grounding yoga class with a teacher who inspires you.
Power Your Morning: The 7-Day Breakfast Experiment for Better Focus
The report is due in two hours. Or perhaps you’ve in the middle of a mid-term. Or you’re making sales calls. Suddenly, bam! Around 10:30 a.m. you hit a wall. All you want to do is look out the window.
Hmmm..what did you eat for breakfast?
Practicing appreciation can dissolve the boundary of fear
Appreciation is defined as recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. It is said that when you practice appreciation on a daily basis, it will become a habit so you can attract more joy and abundance in your life.
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.
The Hugging Saint
Do you miss hugs as much as I do? I’m a hugger. I love giving and receiving hugs. I love the ability to squeeze someone tight enough with a hug and let them know that they are loved.
How well do you know beans?
Consider this: Beans are packed with tons of fiber, as well as plenty of iron and protein. They are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients. They are low in calories. Plus, studies have found them to lower the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
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.
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.
Somatic Healing: The Surprising Link Between Forgiveness, Mindfulness, and Your Relationship with Food
Have you ever downed an entire package of chips, crackers, or cookies? Ate pizza or cake until you felt sick? Drank more coffee or wine than your body wanted?
Do you remember how you were feeling at the time?
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“.
Nurturing Resilience: A Yoga & Mindfulness Toolbox for Stressed Kids
Early bird or night owl? No matter your sleep style, discover how a mindful morning yoga routine can dramatically lower stress and boost daily focus.
Do you growl in the morning like a big bear, or do you rise from sleep easily?
The Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Tool Box
This past year has been very difficult for everyone – and unfortunately, life continues to be stressful. Over the years, I have learned many de-stressing techniques that I have taught my students. I believe, now, more than ever, we all need the benefits of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation.