Since January 2020 I've been creating a printable coloring page each month, and giving it away to my email subscribers. October features my favorite holiday, Halloween! As such I decided that this month I'd create a skull coloring pages printable. You can read my previous post to discover all the benefits of coloring for adults. Basic benefits include: Reduces levels of stress & anxietyLower blood pressureIncrease mindfulness & Improve focusHelps combat depressionIncrease motor …
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How, and why, you need to invest in yourself
During numerous interviews, Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has said that the best investment you can make is in yourself. "You are your own biggest asset. You have all kinds of potential” Buffet remarks. But, what does it mean to invest in yourself? In addition, why should we do that? And, perhaps more importantly, what does that look like? Disclaimer: Links in this post may be affiliate links. Everyone will have their own reasons for putting time, effort, energy and …
Tales of a recovering perfectionist: The closet
As a recovering perfectionist "perfect" is a word I've eliminated from my vocabulary. It's unobtainable. An illusion. And yet, for the majority of my life something I would strive so hard to live up to. However, just like an addict I often find myself relapsing. And, so begins the story of the closet... When lock-down started I had one major goal: To remodel our spare room into my own private yoga studio. Somewhere I could practice yoga, hold virtual classes, and create content. It seemed …
How to find time for yoga & create your home practice
When we first began lock-down I admit I had all these lofty goals. I was going to be a yoga content creating machine. Well, things rarely work out how we intend them to. Honestly, initially I found myself floundering. Not just in creating, but also maintaining motivation. Then I figured out the missing link for me in how to find time for yoga. Now I've rediscovered that passion, and maybe you can too! Disclaimer: Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission …
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What is the vegan keto diet? And why am I doing it?
If you'd asked me a year ago about my diet I'd have declared myself a high carb vegan. As an ethical vegan I definitely indulged in as much rice, and grains as I cared to. Honestly I still feel that for many this is a great diet. However, things changed back in December and a study led me down the path of a vegan keto diet. Initially I was skeptical, but having lived it for 3 months I figured I'd share my experience. Disclaimer: Links in this post may be affiliate links. Why did I decide to …
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Declutter your closet & create a capsule wardrobe
January 2017 I was getting a little frustrated with myself and my surroundings. A shift was happening. I was changing. As I learned more about yoga philosophy, I was discovering areas where my life was not aligning with my new yoga values. At this time I began teaching less fitness classes and more yoga. This meant I wearing more yoga pants and comfort clothing. More opportunity to align with yoga philosophy. My tendency was to wear the same 5-10 outfits, wash and wear. Yet I had a …
What I learned from 6 months of intermittent fasting
In 2019 I got sick. Twice. Like, had to take a week off work and couldn't move sick. After a few doctor visits, a specialist, a somatic movement educator, and some time I started to recover. This was life with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Previously I'd had very few symptoms, but they'd all come at once and hit me like a truck. I was quite literally K.O'd. While I was recovering I became aware of patterns of behavior I'd been oblivious too. Notably my lack of appetite. I realized, that for quite a …
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Practicing Ahimsa – Reusable grocery and produce bags
This post is sponsored by Shaka Love. Recently, I've begun to question if I'm doing enough to help the environment. While we have fantastic recycling amenities here in Southern California, I believe I can be doing better. Embracing minimalism was a start and as a result it's been snowballing from there. As I go deeper into my yoga practice, I begin to question my current lifestyle choices. If we consider Ahimsa (non-violence) as the first and most important part of the 8-limb yoga path, then …
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5 tips to breakthrough the clutter & get focus
Recently I've had to come to terms with the fact that I am not the type A personality that I thought I was. I have the skills, and ideas but not the execution. My life just go so busy that I found myself struggling, and letting things slide. Seriously managing an online business, career, home, family, friends, and I admit I need help. So many times I found myself without business cards to hand out. Or my tablet for newsletter sign-ups. Plus that dongle for the credit card swipe payments goes …