I love the ritual of coffee, but the caffeine … I could do without. So I’ve switched to a homemade herbal blend that gives me all the comfort of the original, with a healthy boost.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard folks invite you to “check in” during a practice. It’s one of those terms that possibly no one’s ever broken down for you, so you may be wondering if you’re doing it right … or if you’re even doing it at all! Start here …
Read MoreIt’s January Eve and everyone is making New Year’s resolutions. For 2024, I’m planning to welcome myself “home.”
Read MoreGet ready for the cooler, darker days ahead with a week of special selfcare practices that you can do in minutes, wherever you might be
Read MoreMy Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide training has taught me that hours of rambling around outside boosts my attention span, calms my nervous system and connects me to the land that I live on. Science says so, and I feel better doing it. Here’s how you can have a Mindful Outdoor Experience, too.
Read MoreI had a really hard week, so I'm sharing this simple facial acupressure practice with you. It helped me feel a little better, so I'm guessing it may give you a little support, too.
Read MoreWe all have days when we’re feeling wishy-washy, when our boundaries seem to have evaporated. Let’s look to the natural world for some ideas on how to feel more secure in our skin—give these practices a try to see if they help you feel more present, with a sturdier backbone.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard lots of versions of “Your thoughts become things.” And while I haven’t mastered spontaneously manifesting a gluten-free vegan chocolate cake, I was on the receiving end of some interesting results of the focus I held for myself last year …
Read MoreShoulders sore from caregiving tasks? You dig your fingers into the bothersome area aggressively, hoping the pain will dissapate. But you end up feeling even more tight—as if there’s nothing that will help. Instead, cue up this bite-sized yoga practice.
Read MoreI’ve got 10 ideas for you to try the next time you want to enjoy some of the benefits of seated meditation but you just can’t bear the thought of sitting in silence
Read MoreOne thing I’ve noticed about caregivers is how hard it is for them to let themselves be supported—even when they come to their yoga mat. “Oh, I don’t need that.” they say, waving away the prop setup I’ve suggested for them. “Let someone else use those blocks—I’m fine without them.” Oh, that loaded F word …
Read MoreIt was supposed to be a fun project to help me explore selfcare through creativity, but just a few moments in and I wanted to throw the whole thing in the trash …
Read MoreSubtler forms of selfcare can be easy to overlook, yet also quite do-able for those with limited time who tend to others. They can be woven throughout your day, between routine tasks, and become part of who we are as we move through the world. Here’s something to try …
Read MoreYou’re staring down a daunting task—a project that most would run from, like caring for a loved one through a serious illness. So you put your head down, hold your breath, and charge head-on into it, promising yourself that you’ll get back to your own life and come up for air when it’s all over. But soon you find yourself floundering, and you’re not sure you’ll ever be able to get to the other side. What do you do?
Read MoreWhether or not you spend your days caring for others, you likely missed the ability to be get out and about and be with like-minded people during the Pandemic Times. Now that things are opening you’re probably getting notifications for events that are happening IRL (like my self-care saturday June 25 in Vermont). Lots of us appreciated the ability to be in community with other people via online technology over the last couple of years … so why should you bother traveling somewhere to experience something in person? I’ll tell you what I think …
Read MoreIf your energy is low and your mind seems heavy, try this quick practice to feel a sense of renewal and connect with the turning of the seasons.
Read MoreTrimming back apple trees and berry bushes can inspire us to tend to ourselves—even as we’re caring for others. Pruning takes a plant back to its strongest, most vital parts, leaving the healthy tissue to flourish. These four plant pruning guidelines are visible reminders of how to nurture ourselves every day …
Read MoreIt doesn’t take a war for us to feel helpless. Even caregivers on the front lines of a global pandemic can feel like they’re not making a difference in an overwhelming situation. But I believe that taking a moment to say a few words to yourself in times like these can remind us to move through the world with compassion, ultimately shifting how we relate to one another … as friends and neighbors, and strangers a world away. Here’s how …
Read MoreIf your main focus is caring for others, finding the time or motivation to spend even a few minutes on taking care of yourself can be daunting. The inner sanctuary community just finished reading BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything for our March bookclub… and now we’re tiny-habiting All The Selfcare Things. I started with my daily meditation practice …
Read MoreSometimes you don't have the time--or the energy--to make it to a live class or even to browse recordings. So I'm coming right to you where you’re at, with a quick bite of yoga.
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