My first class I started practicing yoga two years ago; in fact, my second “yoga-versary” was just last month. What better time than now to reflect on my yoga journey to date. The first “Level 1″ yoga class I took reminded me of riding a rollercoaster as a kid. I was a bit scared ...
Budgeting is hard and uncomfortable. Whenever I budget, I feel ashamed. Why did I buy another dress that I don’t need? Why did I eat out the day before when I know that I will be eating out with friends tomorrow? After budgeting, I’d go on yet another spending spree to self soothe. Does this ...
Having recently finished my Masters degree I’ve been thrown head first into a world of confusion — one that’s 100% my own making may I add. What do I want to do with my life? Do I want to stick with what I studied? What do I really want out of a career? These are just a few of the ...
When I stepped into my first yoga class during my second year of college, I was honestly not prepared to enjoy myself. A close friend had dragged me to her Sunday “Relaxation Vinyasa” class, and after months of watching her attend, I decided I was intrigued but still hesitant. The ...
2016 was very valuable to me because recognizing who I am, accepting everything that implies being me, has allowed me to forgive myself and also those who have intentionally or unintentionally harmed me. A year ago I turned my world around. My wild heart screamed desperately to travel, to sail ...
Pure, unfiltered joy We all want to experience this kind of happiness. A happiness so raw and so natural that you can feel even your soul smiling. Joy is an unexplainable state of being that has no expectations, no boundaries, no consequences. Have you experienced joy? If you find yourself ...
Recently, the manager of the yoga studio where I’m a member told me, “You’re looking a lot thinner since you started your practice.” And it’s true. The scale doesn’t lie; I’ve dropped 10 pounds in just a few months. It’s been great to have my clothes get looser for a change! Eating Less to Burn ...
I think I’ve always known that I have anxiety, I just didn’t know what the proper term was for it until I was about 11 years old. With my parents’ impending divorce, I started to realize how out of control I felt of things going on around me. In my teenage years, I realized this was something I ...
For as long as I can remember I’ve been ultra-conscious of my body. I have always been clumsy and physically fragile. My overall strength was always lacking. I had a distorted image of the way I looked and the way I SHOULD look. My confidence in my body and in my appearance was next to ...
I went rappelling for the first time last year. No problem, really, because I have no problem with heights. Until I get up there. I honestly forget every single time that heights make me uncomfortable, because I enjoy standing on tall buildings (against a railing) and looking out the window of ...
