A Yoga Breakthrough and 8 Ways to Build a Conscious Practice
It is only now, after nearly 8 years of on and off the mat yoga practice, growing, regressing, obsessing, trying, giving up, and returning again and again to yoga, that I am making a small...
View ArticleBeyond the First 30 Days: Staying Committed to Habits
As I commit to another fantastic month long health-forming challenge, I question one thing: How long does it really take to form long-term, sustainable, healthy new habits that seamlessly integrate...
View ArticleThe Importance of Being Punctual
Person A: “I am so sorry I am late. I was stuck in traffic.” Person B: “No kidding. Cause, you know, I chartered a plane to get over here!” I am so tempted to respond this way to every Person A who has...
View ArticleOn 5 Pillars of Health
Health is on my mind lately. Lately has been going on strong for about 3 years now. In August, I finished yet another challenge: The Wellness Challenge from the beloved Sync Studio for exercising (at...
View ArticleA Manifesto for Meditation
Too many mornings, I chose email over mediation, I chose twitter time over introspection time. Too many nights, I collapsed into deep sleep without taking a moment to quiet the mind and reflect on the...
View ArticleThe Importance of Practice: Use it or Lose it
“A genius! For 37 years I’ve practiced fourteen hours a day, and now they call me a genius!” –Pablo Sarasate (Spanish violinist) Give Practice some Glory Practice deserves a lot more glory around here,...
View ArticlePushing the Envelope on Health: Announcing A Raw Vegan Challenge
It’s not what you give up; it’s what you gain that counts! Just for good measure, I will say it again: It is not about what you give up. It is all about what you gain. That is how I have been able to...
View ArticleHow to Stick to Your Zen Habits on The Road
The Home Routine: You and Your Zen Habits You are a health nut. You are an exercise devotee. You are a yoga practitioner. You are a regular juicer. You are [fill in the blank with your own zen habit]....
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