Are you feeling depleted this time of year? I have to remind myself about the importance of self-care, slowing down, and using my "no" during the holiday season. It is easy for me to give, give, give and forgot about receiving in all the chaos the holiday season brings. Don't get me wrong, I love the get togethers, times with family and friends, delicious food to eat, lights to see, etc, and I notice I need to pay extra attention to my needs in all the holiday cheer. The firs

I know I benefit from child's pose more often than not... well yes, everyday! In 5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses to Help Children Cultivate Patience, Erika Prafder speaks to the benefit of yoga to help children regulate and cope in their environment, especially during times of travel and chaos. Check out the link and article below to learn more about yoga poses that help children deal with stress and cultivate self-expression! http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-22827/5-kid-friendly-yog

I was not familiar with the term "mindfulness" until I entered graduate school at Naropa University. Before that time, I heard mindfulness used in yoga classes and teachings, but it wasn't until my studies at Naropa that I began to learn the meaning of mindfulness, practice mindfulness, and down right love it! A big piece for me was the practice. Practice of present moment awareness, slow motion, a slowing down I was not used to. As I practiced, I felt the shift for me, from