Self-care is not selfish or indulgent. It’s an act of empowerment. When you fly commercially they tell you to put your oxygen mask on first so that you stay conscious and breathing to be able to help others. If you’ve taken a paddling instructor certification or swiftwater rescue course then you know that the most …
Fall boating season is officially here, and if you want to stay healthy in body and mind to shred your favorite rivers, read on. According to Ayurveda, fall season is Vata (Air/Space) season. The qualities of Vata include variable, rough, dry and cold. The variable weather combined with the raggedness that comes with the end …
How is your body feeling? Paddling season is in full swing, and if you’re like me, your shoulders and hips may be feeling it! If you want to feel great in your body and continue to up-level your paddling skill and fun ALL season, you want to watch the video below. Practice these 4 poses …
Are you suffering from brain fog that makes you dull and negatively impacts your work and play? Wouldn’t you rather be clear, focused, and get your work done efficiently so you have more time for the things that bring you joy?! Here are 3 things you can do to start thinking clearly again: Eat a …
If you think your house is the only thing that needs spring cleaning, think again. Your body and your mind are your home too and they need a good cleaning to stay fit, clear and agile. When you open your windows in spring, fresh air moves in and stale winter air moves out. You make …
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How often do you pencil in activities on Someday? Never heard of ‘Someday’ being on the calendar? That’s because ‘Someday’ doesn’t exist in reality. There are 7 days in a week and ‘Someday’ isn’t one of them. Saying you’ll do something ‘Someday’ is a cop out. It’s a way of letting yourself off the hook …
If you’re like me, you love Holiday cheer, and that means sharing delicious meals and special treats with people you love (or just because it’s that time of year). It also means that you may experience more bloating and lethargy due to the increased amount of rich and tasty foods you’re enjoying. Here are 8 …
Do you struggle with getting good sleep? According to the American Sleep Association, between 50 and 70 million Americans are affected by sleep disorders – so you’re not alone. When my coaching clients bring up their sleep problems, they feel resigned to having to live with feeling like crap or turning to pharmaceutical sleep aids. …
Your heart pounds, your skin is flushed and your chest is tight. You’re facing a threat, and your sympathetic nervous system, aka your fight or flight response to stress, is in high gear. It’s time to fight, flee or freeze. Imagine what it would be like if you experienced this activation of the sympathetic nervous …
You may think that you’re diet is healthy because you eat a variety of foods, but what if the foods you eat aren’t as healthy as you thought? That’s the realization that I had when I first started studying Ayurveda, and discovered the importance of the 6 tastes. Did you know that chicken, rice, carrots …
