Is it too soon for the 2024 Wellness Calendar? If you are anything like me, you enjoy being prepared. Planning helps mitigate unnecessary stress and wasted energy. I’ve learned from marathon swim training that a calendar gives me a roadmap to where…
Physical movement and regular exercise offer many benefits for physical and mental health. Imagine walking into a doctor’s office with confidence. Or picture yourself stepping on the scale with excitement. As an avid yogi, an open water swimmer, and a…
A yoga retreat can offer a range of benefits for participants, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I remember attending my first retreat as a student in Mexico. I was at a fork in the road with my career. The…
As an open-water swimmer and health enthusiast, I love water. Like water, the mind can only reflect when it is still. Mindful hydration refers to being fully present and aware while drinking water or other hydrating beverages. It involves paying…
Setting up the office ergonomics is like wearing a fine-tailored jacket. In 5th grade, I was the tallest person by a towering 6 inches. Then, I hit a growth spurt at a young age. Like a healthy plant in the…
The benefit of vacation became apparent to me in my twenties. When I was in Graduate School I worked three jobs and went to school at night. I worked part-time at UC Berkeley and owned a gym where I trained…
Summary. Learn how to lead with compassion at work through actionable tasks. Develop realistic expectations and decrease frustration around compassionate leadership. Definition of a Leader- someone who has the ability to influence and change behavior. This definition states “someone” who…
Setting intentions is like plugging an address into the GPS. It’s the most efficient and effective way to get the results we desire. When we set an intention in practice, it gives us an anchor so we can bring our…
Yoga Nidra, a term meaning “yogic sleep,” is a deep relaxation technique and a form of meditation. As we wrap up the Sleep Season, let’s practice Yoga Nidra, a powerful sleep hack that can help you get deep rest. What…
“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” -E. Joseph Cossman Healthy sleep habits are the most undervalued contributor to optimal health and performance. Sleep is a significant part of our existence- we spend a third…
