Want to Feel Calmer and Happier?
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...
Heart Healthy Meditation
Before February slides into March, let's recognize Heart Health Month by focusing on the Heart Chakra. Chakras (Sanskrit for spinning wheel) are energy centers that receive, process and transmit life-force energy (aka chi or prana). There are 7 major chakras in the...
Adult Tantrum
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...
Bell Ringing Meditation
“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...
The Power of Positive Thinking
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...
Tread Mindfully: A Cautionary Tale
Once upon a time in a kingdom far away... a princess and her trusty 4-footed companion went walking in an enchanted forest. It was a grand morning and she had walked these woodlands many, many times. The princess was aware of the things that lie in wait: sticks &...
Five Books for Inspiration
Boy, was I pleasantly surprised when I received a request from Ben Shepherd, founder of an online book browsing site (“Discover the best books”), to feature my book Essential Yoga. All I had to do was write brief descriptions of 5 books on a topic I felt passionate...
Be Like Betty! Lessons from Betty White…in her own words.
You know that question, What famous person would you most like to have lunch with? Without a doubt, for me it's Betty White. Like so many, I was gobsmacked by the news that she had passed on December 31, just weeks short of her 100th birthday. I thought she would live...
Good Things Come in Small Packages: Introducing The Chakra Energy Deck!
I first heard about chakras years ago in a yoga class. The instructor wore a tee shirt with images of the 7 major chakras on the front; the rainbow colors grabbed my attention and I’ve been a chakra groupie ever since! The more I learned about these vital energy...
Happy Birthday, Yoga Deck!
In September 2001, The Yoga Deck hit the shelves. It was a different publishing world then: Every mall had a Borders, digital downloads weren't a thing, social media wasn't the way to hawk one's product. Much has changed...but The Yoga Deck lives...