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…
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…
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…
It’s more than a stretch. I was honored to speak and lead a stretch break at the B Corp Champions Retreat in Philadelphia. I stood before 787 Founders, CEOs, and influential leaders from all industries, including Patagonia, Danone, and more.…
Future-Self Meditation is exactly as it sounds: you close your eyes and imagine yourself in the future. This focused meditation reveals what you need to know about your destination. Meditation helps us gain clarity and calmness within. While there are…
Any pose that brings us comfort and steadiness is an āsana. If you can achieve one pose, that is enough. It may sound easy, but in how many poses are we really comfortable and steady? Why is flexibility important? As soon…
The recent overturn of Roe v Wade will have a rippling impact on companies, human resource departments, and employee reproductive care. Talented people will be compelled to leave the workforce and deal with forced births. In response, corporations and HR…
In summary: It’s good to be informed, but it’s another thing to be obsessed with what’s going on. Limit your news intake and gather what you need from it. Information Overload is a new-age symptom of mental health distress. Teenagers…
