The day of remembrance of the honorable Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. seems like a good time to deeply consider what it means to be an advocate for peace and justice, and how mindfulness and activism intersect. Dr. King was a friend and collaborator of one of my...
Are your reserves of calm feeling a bit depleted? Do you find yourself more reactive than usual, or even downright crabby? You’re not alone! (and please make sure to read to the bottom for a new opportunity to get to the root of the crankiness and access...
I just finished co-leading a yoga and mindfulness retreat in Sayulita, Mexico with 10 gorgeous participants and my brilliant co-leader Rebecca Shisler-Marshall. Honestly, it took me a few days of processing to be able to put some words around this experience, as it...
With all of the busyness of modern life, I sometimes have to remind myself to prioritize my mindfulness practice. It can be tempting to let it slide; to think I don’t *need* to sit and practice everyday. I’ll just plan to be mindful. Unfortunately, it...
I recently attended my annual weeklong silent Mindfulness retreat. I lead retreats for others so this is my chance to refill my own cup in a way that goes deeper than my daily practice can. My nervous system feels majorly rebooted after a period of extended silence...
If you have ever taken a workshop with me, there’s a good chance I’ve shared at least one of Mary Oliver’s poems with you. If you don’t know Mary Oliver, she was a brilliant writer and poet who recently passed away. Although she wasn’t labeled a mindfulness teacher,...
