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12 Unexpected Perks of a Yoga Retreat

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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…

Combat Stress with Hydration 

As an open-water swimmer and health enthusiast, I love water. Like water, the mind can only reflect when it is still. Similarly, Mindful Hydration refers to being fully present and aware while drinking water or other hydrating beverages. It involves…

7 Benefits of Office Ergonomics

Setting up your office ergonomics is like wearing a fine-tailored jacket. When I was in grade school, I hit my growth spurt before everyone else. Like a healthy plant in the sun, I shot up in height by six inches.…

How to Lead with Compassion at Work

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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…

3 Simple Steps to Setting Intentions

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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 to bring our goals to…

Yoga Nidra for Sleep

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…

Healthy Sleep Habits

“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…

The Power of Imagination

The Power of Imagination can help us make essential decisions grounded in reality yet inspired by possibility.  The Power of Imagination is what shapes the future. In yoga, there is a concept called vikalpa, or imagination. Vikalpa is an idea…

A New Beginning

I’ve made a tradition out of avoiding New Year’s Eve celebrations. It’s not the parties I particularly mind, but the sense of impending doom that comes with it: The notion that this is the final fling before the oppression begins.…