Go with the Flow or Swim Upstream? Hello and happy Monday! How are you doing today? Before we continue, I invite you to take a slow breath in through your nose, followed by an exhale through your nose or your mouth. Feel free to explore a few more breath cycles at your own pace, feeling the expansion with each inhale and the gentle release of air with each exhale. Once you’ve taken a few cycles of breath, I welcome you to reflect on the following: Which felt more effortful, your inhale or...
16 days ago • 6 min read
The Dance of Expansion & Contraction Hello friends! I hope that this letter finds you well! 🙂 If you’re feeling up for it, I have a short somatic practice for you. You can explore this practice seated or standing–whatever feels most comfortable. Before beginning, please take a moment to read over the instructions. Somatic Practice: An invitation to breathe in through your nose, and then softly release your breath through your nose or mouth. On your next breath in, open your arms wide, lifting...
30 days ago • 3 min read
Balance Boost Happy September! Wait a minute…September…how did that even happen?! Does the summer season fly by for you as well? I find that September usually brings a whirlwind of activity as we transition back to school, work, and our regular routines. Going from a slower pace to feeling like you’re running a marathon can feel like a shock to the nervous system. With increased internal and external pressures during this time of year, it’s common to feel a bit off balance and disoriented. To...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Guided by Love Happy Monday! I hope that this letter finds you well. I like to start my days with a morning walk, and this week, I noticed the leaves beginning to change color. The cool, crisp morning air felt incredibly refreshing–a welcome reminder that Fall is just around the corner! Autumn is my favorite season. It feels like a warm, soothing hug that wraps around me. During this time of year, I find myself more playful and eager to explore Halloween-themed activities in and around my...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
What would you like to cultivate? Hey there! How are you doing today? If it feels good, I invite you to check in with yourself. It may be helpful to read over the Body Scan instructions before giving it a go. 🙂 Body Scan: Grounding Exercise Find a comfortable seat of your choosing, sitting on a chair, on a couch, or on the ground. When you feel ready, take 3 slow cycles of breath; breathing in through your nose and out through your nose or mouth. An invitation to soften your focus or close...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Awaken, Ignite & Feel Your Power Hello! I hope that your Monday is off to a fantastic start and that you had a wonderful weekend! Okay, before I go any further, I would like to celebrate that we are a community of over 10,000 incredible souls! WOW!!! I had a dance party to celebrate reaching this milestone. Getting visibility on YouTube is incredibly challenging, with over 2,500 new videos being uploaded to YouTube every minute. That’s a lot of content! I also find myself in an industry that...
3 months ago • 4 min read
When things don’t go as planned… Happy Monday! I hope that you’re staying well! I’m back from vacation! I took about eight days off and made a conscious effort to disconnect from technology. Though I did spend a couple of hours checking in on the channel and updating my website, it felt wonderful to step away from tech and social media. Slowing down, embracing silence, and reconnecting with myself was so nourishing. Sean (my husband) and I planned a beach day during our break. The night...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Flowing with Life’s Rhythms Hi there! I hope that you had an amazing weekend, and I hope that your Monday is off to a great start! Before diving into today’s topic, I would like to share a few updates. Firstly, I released a Somatic Yoga for Emotional Release practice last Monday. You can join me on the mat using this link: https://youtu.be/tIF5kKRbIhg Feelings are like ocean waves, constantly rising, cresting, and receding throughout the day. It's said that emotions typically take about 90...
4 months ago • 3 min read
The Giver’s Glow Hello! I hope that this letter finds you well! 🙂 I feel as if so much has happened since my last letter to you. It’s been an amazing couple of weeks, full of joy and laughter. I’ll start with our garden. If you’re new to this letter, my husband and I joined a community garden not too long ago (I have attached a couple of pictures of our garden at the end of this letter). We’ve planted chives, parsley, thyme, dill, two types of basil, cilantro, arugula, and spinach. Over the...
4 months ago • 3 min read