At what point do we stop playing? At what point do we stop savoring every last breath of salty summer air? At some point in my thirty-plus seasons of summer I all but lost the art of play. This summer, I am determined to get it back.
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My most recent trip to Iceland was a smack-in-the-face reminder of things that I deep down already knew to be true: people are genuinely kind, the world that we live in is strikingly beautiful, and nature is fucking in charge, hands down.
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Picture this: hail the size of dimes, gale-force winds, roads closed, cozy black house along the shores of stark western Iceland. What better to do than drink wine and make a traditional fish soup?
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These five yoga postures—including twists, folds, and inversions—can assist in releasing any build-up of toxins in the body that may need a little help finding their way out.
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In hopes of assisting your own nourishment of happiness, here's a morning ritual I’ve developed to honor the utmost important relationship in my life: my relationship with self.
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I know, I know ... the thought of tofu in a Thanksgiving pie may not sound awesome, but trust me on this one. I even tricked my tofu-hating brother into it last Thanksgiving by not telling him it was the big "V" word, and he loved it.
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The following yoga poses help relieve back pain, open up your hip flexors, and even provide a bit of a workout while you’re in transit. Try the seated postures when the seatbelt sign is on and the standing postures if you can briefly and safely stand at the back of the plane or next to your seat or for those extra-long airport layovers. They’ll help bring blood flow back to your head and legs and counterbalance the hours of sitting.
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Although it seems like Southern California is grasping onto summer with everything she has, the crisp autumn days are faintly knocking on the door. This is definitely the time of year I feel most nostalgic for the dramatic beauty of the East Coast color palette, big cozy sweaters, and pumpkin lattes with my mum.
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Fall, in all its vibrancy, can also tend to make us a little vulnerable health-wise. The wind and changing temperatures may leave us feeling dried out and susceptible to cracking joints, colds, and sometimes a seasonal flu. Here’s a solution: Never Get Sick Soup.
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A few weekends ago I had the privilege of attending the Yoga Journal Conference in San Diego, and the great honor of expanding my practice and knowledge with some of the most amazing yoga teachers in the world. Much of the conference was themed around yoga and trauma, specifically working with veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Most of you know what an important part our military has in my heart; my husband served three tours in Iraq with the Marines, my brother is currently a Marine officer and my Papa was one of the first Army Rangers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Those who serve, give, and fall for our freedom are near and dear to my heart and words can't express how truly grateful I am for their service.
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As the weather starts to get warmer, I find myself wanting to trade in my typical hearty breakfast of eggs and toast (not going to lie—I’ve been off bagels for about 2 weeks now and It. Is. Hard.) for something a little more refreshing, energizing, and light. Enter the perfect (and super easy) way to start the day: breakfast chia. It can also double as a pretty awesome summer dessert or snack. (raw/ vegan). Enjoy! Instructions below.
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