Sitting in front of a room, with twenty sets of eyes looking at you while you teach a yoga practice can feel pretty intense. Not because I’m particularly interesting, but because people are coming to tend to themselves – to feel better physically and emotionally. At...
My father was a stoic Swiss man, he worked hard and loved to travel. We were close, and we did a lot together, including skiing, hiking, running, taking fitness classes, and having long phone calls. He was a critical man and very rarely gave compliments. Mostly he...
What she needs is compassion. What I want to give her are my observations. What she needs is patience. What I want to give her is a prescription on how to improve her life. What she needs is love. What I want to give her is my firm feedback. These are the things I...
Recently I was compelled to have a difficult conversation with someone I cared about – the relationship had hit a roadblock and an important conversation needed to happen. I never like these types of conflicts, but I’ve learned – the hard way – that when I don’t have...
I distinctly remember the stairs in my house as a teenager — it’s where my mom and I would fight. Where she would yell, and I would stand yelling back. One time I was trying to protect my sisters from her wild outrage. I had one upstairs and one downstairs and stayed...
I can’t stand it when people who get a lot of down time regularly claim the need to ‘rest’ — and then take it! I find it selfish and I perceive them as lacking motivation or not contributing to the world in meaningful ways. I feel deep shame for sharing that as my...
As you transition into the darkest days of the year, you’re likely busy. The holiday season is always rife with activity, and whether you’re a festive indulger or this season feels annoying, there tends to be a frenetic frequency in the air. In the midst of all the...
A healthy nervous system is something we don’t talk or learn about. Much of what we understand about being healthy revolves around fitness and emotional health. It is easy to understand why fitness is important and we have unlimited options online and in our...
Have you ever had this kind of experience? You’re moving through something big and profound, and someone starts to break down the lessons or meaning of these events, or starts taking on the role of spiritual guide without being recruited. Have you ever felt bamboozled...
I’ve gotten into the habit of not sitting still. I have a meditation practice that I sometimes neglect, and when I do I’m off in all ways. When I’m careless with it, my body is less peaceful and I’m easily triggered. My Inability to sit still has to do with a steady...