I’m letting go of the expectation that this holiday season will be stress-free, seamless, or magical. Don’t get me wrong; I’d like it to be stress-free! But right now, the…
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Threads of Connection: Holding On Through Grief
The grief of losing a parent feels so different from any other grief I’ve known. It’s an ache that reshapes you, leaving you feeling untethered—adrift in a way that defies…
Conversation Starters to Create Community
Hosting and attending parties is even harder than before the pandemic, wouldn’t you agree? Gathering together is essential for our mental and emotional health. We are social beings, yes, even…
Breaking the Phone Habit: How Self-Reflection Can Help You Be More Present
The very first step in order to be present when you gather with friends or family is to take the time for self-reflection. Self-reflection is hard, but it’s an essential…
Easy Broccoli “Cheese” Soup – Vegan, Gluten-free, Non-Dairy Recipe
People often assume I am vegan or vegetarian simply because I am a yoga instructor. I can’t think of other professions I have encountered where people assume the food you…
How to Practice Intentional Listening
A common theme I talk about in my yoga classes is using the time that you are spending on your yoga mat to take an inventory of your body. To…
Yoga for Gratitude: Cultivating Thankfulness Through Movement and Mindfulness
As we enter the season of giving thanks, join Gretchen Schock for a heart-centered workshop dedicated to cultivating gratitude and giving back. “Yoga for Gratitude” is a 90-minute experience designed…
Anxiety and Election Concerns
I have to admit, I’m scared. There’s this constant, low hum of anxiety running through my body. I’ve always been a teeth grinder, but lately, it’s worse—I wake up barely…
Five Books to Read Rather than Watch the News
We are in the home stretch of the presidential election, and if you are like me, your desire to put your head in the sand and tune out the world…
Plum Mulberry Sauce: Perfect for Sweet & Savory Dishes!
There’s something magical about the transition from summer to fall. We have time to catch up on some things that we couldn’t endure during the summer, like baking. And you…