Focusing on Breath and Gratitude

Focusing on Breath and Gratitude

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...
Stop Stress in it’s Tracks

Stop Stress in it’s Tracks

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...
Introducing The Stretch and Breathe Deck!

Introducing The Stretch and Breathe Deck!

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 &...
Take an Awe Walk!

Take an Awe Walk!

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...
Do you know about Good Riddance Day?

Do you know about Good Riddance Day?

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...
Want to Feel Calmer and Happier?

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...