Do you move between feeling like a raging, whirling tornado and a sack of heavy, sinking stones? I know I do. Especially now that I’m closer to 50 than to 40 (by 1 year)! I’ve been asking myself the question of how to break free of this cycle that feels like madness. Then I started…Read more »
Health and Wellness
Jump-start Your Health Before Cold and Flu Season
Fall is the beginning of cold and flu season, and this year we have the added stress of Covid-19, making your baseline health more important than ever. According to Ayurveda fall season is Vata (Air/Ether) season. The qualities of Vata include mobile/variable, rough, dry and cold. To stay as healthy as possible it’s important to…Read more »
5 Simple Ways to Feel Light and Energetic Now
Does your body feel heavy and lethargic due to stress eating and turning to comfort foods? How about your mind? Do you feel overwhelmed and anxious around the uncertainties of this moment? Are you losing sleep, feeling stressed and fatigued? You may not be experiencing all of this, but chances are there is a low…Read more »
Yes, it’s OK to say No
Do you feel overcommitted, overwhelmed and resentful because you have very little time for yourself? Are you also aware, deep down, that you could change that by setting…. boundaries?! For many women, including a lot of my coaching clients, setting boundaries is hard. Saying no feels difficult and laden with guilt. Let’s consider the story…Read more »
20 Minute Sun Salutation Practice to Ground You
Are you feeling ungrounded and not sure what to do? You’re not alone. I’ve heard this feeling come up in conversations with my coaching clients and friends. The current pandemic has put uncertainty front and center in our lives. Uncertainty has always been part of the human experience, but we can’t run from it as…Read more »
3 Steps to Being Better
Do you want to improve your life? Maybe you want to get better at paddling, boost your confidence, make healthier food choices, or be a more effective agent for change. The first step is to know and understand what isn’t working. As an Instructor Trainer in paddling, I coach instructors to develop a strong critical…Read more »
Put Down Your Wine and Try This Instead
Do you find yourself turning to 2nd and 3rd glasses of wine to help you deal with the stress of our changing world? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve had several friends and clients tell me that their alcohol consumption has gone up since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and has continued to rise…Read more »
How to Cultivate a Clear Mind in the Midst of Chaos
Have you had a hard time shutting off your mind? I know I have. I’ve been consumed with racing thoughts about how to do the right thing, how to be better, and how to make a difference. And then, my mind crashes into feeling stuck, depressed and wanting to give up. Here’s the deal, a…Read more »
Become the Healthiest YOU with Ayurveda
Would you like more power, greater energy and deeper connection in your life? Look no further than Ayurveda, the 5000 year old sister science to yoga. The word ‘Ayur’ means knowledge/wisdom and the word ‘Veda’ means life. Ayurveda is the knowledge or wisdom of life. Ayurveda’s wisdom deepens your connection to who you are, and…Read more »
How to Train Yourself to Choose Powerfully
Do you feel like every choice you make is a powerful one? Are you even aware of the thousands of choices you make everyday? Yes, thousands. In fact it’s estimated that the average person makes about 35,000 decisions in one day! According to neuroscience, your brain is designed to assess threats and opportunities. Your brain…Read more »
