A primary tenet of Ayurveda is "like increases like." When we get caught up in the go-go-go, slowing down seems like the most unnatural thing in the world. Even our self-care practices can become transactional and goal-oriented, preventing us from experiencing deep relaxation. In restorative yoga, you hold individual postures for anywhere from five to twenty minutes at a time. Your limbs are ... View Post
Balancing Your Self-Care With Your Goals
One of the most frequent complaints I hear is that there’s just not enough time to do all the things and take care of yourself, too. As much as I’d like to think that I’m immune to this, I’m not. My personality has me wired to “go, go, go” all the time. Even at my most mindful I tend to prioritize work (and earning money) over rest and self-care. Learning to balance self care with goals, however, ... View Post
Digital Detox – How Going Offline Can Help You Recover From Anxiety
No matter where we go, our virtual world is with us. Thanks to our smartphones, we’re always connected. Sometimes, this is a blessing, but often, it robs us of the experience of being present. It's hard to be mindful when our devices are so good at drawing our attention. Unfortunately, this often comes at the expense of the relationships that are closest to us. In fact, time spent online and on ... View Post
Why It’s Important to Make Time For Self-Care When You’re Busy
Self-care sounds like the type of thing you do when you have free time. Reality is, do you ever actually have free time? In all honesty, we (including me) tend to push self-care to the very bottom of the to-do list, figuring we'll get to it when everything else is done. But it's especially when we're busy that we need self-care more than ever. If you're overwhelmed or have a lot on your plate, ... View Post
How to Stay Motivated When Making Health Changes
Making health and lifestyle changes is a good way to turn things around, and put yourself on a path that fills you with energy and happiness. You might have started with a new fitness routine, or may be looking to make changes to your eating habits, but when the initial excitement wears off, it can get really difficult to keep yourself on track and find the motivation to keep going. If ... View Post
Start Where You Are
This is my meditation corner. It's not glamorous, or neat, or Pinterest perfect. But it's where I do my morning routine, and it works for me. For years, I've been trying to develop a morning routine. I've struggled to meditate on a consistent basis, and I have always wanted to start the Ayurvedic practice of abhyanga (self-oil massage) and have put it off for years. I didn't do it because I ... View Post
