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Journaling offers a whole host of benefits, from increased self-awareness to personal growth to regulating emotions, and so on. Numerous studies over the years have shown journaling activates the prefrontal cortex, changes in neuroplasticity, decreased activation of the amygdala, and up to 23% decrease in cortisol levels in people. This makes daily journaling, even if just for a few minutes, a wonderful, easy-to-do activity to include either in your morning or evening routine

As soon as I was invited to teach yoga in Half Moon Bay at a retreat, I penned it in. The opportunity to share my practice with a group of ladies investing in themselves was an honor. We moved, we breathed, we created space… But the trip did not end here. I took the opportunity to create my own wellness weekend full of all the simple luxuries - ocean breezes, rainy gray skies, sandy beaches, coffee, records, books, short runs on coastal trails, self-care practices, and a litt

Good morning Friends! Starting my day with 5-10 minutes of breath work has become a nonnegotiable. It provides that instant boost that is more invigorating than even a warm latte with a just-pulled shot (as a coffee lover who refers to herself as a home barista, this is saying something!). While many of my blog posts will be longer, I also want to incorporate little chunks of love; I'm calling these the Small Bits... I hope you enjoy the first post in the Small Bits series. b

The kitchen is my space. I thrive there. Exploring farmers’ markets, being creative with my practices, including experimenting with alternative ingredients, and choosing specialty and heritage flours. All these transform the space from a place where food is simply warmed and a landing for take-out, to a place where the body and soul are nourished and the mind can unplug. But these practices are not just confined here. I have sprinkled my small modern-day suburban tract house

I have long been fascinated with the power of the mind. The notion that our thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes have a profound influence on our physical and mental health is fascinating. Our ability to enable self-healing , improve performance and outcomes, reshape our neural pathways, reduce pain, lower stress, and boost our general well-being through our breath is what drew me to the practice in the first place. For years, I was a self-taught student of both yoga and meditat

When I started working with an Ayurveda health consultant, one of the first things she tasked me with was including a daily self-gratitude during my morning meditation sessions. It didn’t take long into our first meeting for her to sense my attitude towards myself. Underneath my peaceful, playful yet competitive demeanor was frustration, blame, and anger towards my body for not releasing the tension, stress, and anxiety I longed to let go of. Amidst the hard work, lofty goal