As we dive headlong into the holiday induced crazies, here's a simple way to take a pause: With eyes closed or a soft gaze, bring your hands together in namaste, prayer position, at your heart center. Smile. Slowly and deeply inhale & exhale through your nose. Let...

I thought I've tried–or at least heard of–every breathing technique to quell stress and promote mindfulness...that is until I heard about a simple stress reducer called the physiological sigh. This easy and effective tool was developed by Dr. Jack Feldman, a...

I'm excited to announce that The Stretch and Breathe Deck was released last week. This is my 11th wellness deck...but who's counting?! 😉 The illustrated deck features 50 stretch cards, targeting 4 key areas: head & neck, upper body, trunk & lower back, legs...

Care for some "awesome" news? Experiencing awe (seeing a beautiful sunset, hearing a glorious piece of music or witnessing the recent solar eclipse if you were lucky enough to be in the path of totality!) has positive effects on the body & mind and how we view the...

Do you know about Good Riddance Day? I didn't until I saw a national news story about this year's event -- the 17th annual, no less -- in Times Square. The day is actually celebrated on Dec. 28th (note to self: put it in the calendar for next year's 18th...

Recently I was in my car stopped at a red light when I saw movement out of the corner of my eye. Perched on a sign, maybe 2 feet away, was a Red-tailed Hawk! The large bird was nonchalantly grooming itself, oblivious to the traffic on a busy Saturday morning. I was...

This is a quick (5 seconds) exercise that effectively releases stress and tension throughout your body. Go ahead…permission is granted for you to have an adult tantrum! Squeeze every muscle in your body, from your toes up to your face. Inhale and imagine that you are...

“Listen, listen. This wonderful sound brings me back to my true self.”  – Thich Nhat Hanh This meditation uses external sound to help maintain focus and concentration. In many traditions, temple bells are used as reminders to take a moment to stop, reflect and...

Recently I was asked to facilitate a seminar on positivity. Normally, I'd jump at the opportunity because I love sharing -- and experiencing -- the good juju. But nothing seems normal lately and truth be told, I wasn't feeling very positive. These are challenging...