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Holding the World Gently, Without Breaking Your Own Heart
There’s a quiet ache many of us are carrying these days—one we barely notice until we catch ourselves holding our breath again, or realize we haven’t really exhaled all day.
It hums beneath the surface each time we open our phones. That subtle tension, that weight in our chest. It’s the ache of being asked to feel everything, all the time, without pause.
We live in a world that constantly pulls at our empathy, turning our attention, our outrage, and even our heartbreak into currency. The more reactive we are, the more valuable we become—to algorithms, to advertisers, to systems that feed on our despair.
But here’s the truth: We’re not built for this.
Here are 5 gentle ways to return to yourself—with clarity, calm, and care.
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3 simple, very effective ways to deal with negative feelings
If you are like me, you love yoga because it has given you a precious set of tools to deal with negative feelings. It’s totally normal if emotions get tricky for you. More than ever we are bombarded with images of people having it all together, living life happily, being in perfect relationships, having…
Are you an advanced Yogi?
Being an Advanced Yogi – What Does That Actually Mean? People often come to my class announcing they are a beginner or that they are advanced. It always amuses me, because what does that really mean? They often refer to the physical asana practice, I get that, but to me, I have my very own…
Stay Grounded During the Holiday Season
The holidays can be challenging. How to Thrive – Not Just Survive – This Holiday Season You name it, the holidays can create stress around it: Money, family, politics, food, alcohol, love. We can cultivate the best of intentions going into the holiday season, but, sometimes, things just fall apart: Fights about whose family to…
Recipe: After Yoga Nomad Smoothie
After Yoga Smoothie: Nourishment for spirit, mind, and body. What’s better after yoga than a delicious superfood smoothie? This Nomad Smoothie is inspired by my recent visit to Nomad Cafe in Marrakesh, Morocco. It has a wonderfully thick texture and is perfect for cozy autumn days. The ingredients are a great source of good fats and…
Connect to the light : The Gayatri Mantra
Connect To The Light : The Gayatri Mantra I love when our yoga practice becomes practical, when we can take the tools we learn into our life off the mat and feel a shift in our usual behavior. One of the most transformative tools yogis have discovered are Mantras. And here is my story how I used…
Have a vision, not a plan.
Have a vision, not a plan. A friend asked me two days ago if I ever followed a plan for my life. She is studying hard and spending a lot of time (and money) on her education because she feels that’s what she is “supposed to do,” yet on the other hand her vision is…
