SYNCHRONIZED SELF

I had a client this week who with a mix of humor and frustration called her back “little idiot.” It made me smile and it made me think. We all have a “little idiot” — a knee, a back, insomnia, digestion…something that interrupts our plans and tests our patience.   When the body doesn't cooperate, irritation is human and you don't have to be pretend it doesn't bother you. Something can feel painful, inconvenient and annoying and calling it out is part of listening to your body

I had a conversation about productivity this week with a client and it reminded me how common it is this time of year to feel frustrated with our own pace.   It makes sense. Our bodies aren't meant to move at the same pace year-round and this is a slower chapter in the cycle. We are in the heart of winter. This isn't the season of output or expansion. Nature rests. Animals rest. The earth gathers herself quietly beneath the surface in preparation. Nothing is rushing and nothi

One of my friends sometimes texts me “kirtan 911,” her way of asking if there's a kirtan happening that she can get to right away. It's...

The other day my mom started a workout while juggling a mental to-do list in her head. She was moving, but she wasn't really there. I...

Last week I was in Georgia, right now I'm in Newport, next is New York and next week Michigan. Traveling like this means my workouts...

pics to end July. It can easily feel like a highlight reel—but for me, it was a quiet practice in reflection and gratitude. Selecting...

I took a poll yesterday and 7 out of 10 people said they were inexplicably tired. Expired. Wiped. Done Maybe it's the heat, the full moon,

Lately I've been thinking about how we use the word love . It's one of the most overused words in our language…   We love a good sale. We...

Today is my mom's birthday, so in honor of her, I thought I would share something she's taught me: the art of nurturing connections. She...

"I'm having a slow morning today but I'm almost ready!” one of my clients messaged me this morning.   This made me smile. She knows how...

In the fitness world, “meal prep” often means perfectly portioned meals lined up in Tupperware containers. To me, though, it’s about...

I was once asked, “What is one small thing people can stop doing each day that could make a huge difference in 30 days for their health?”...

These days, being with the Earth is like being at the bedside of a beloved grandmother who is critically ill.   We love her so much. We...

I was recently asked this questions while on retreat at Kripalu, and it has stayed with me ever since. In a world that feels...

2 days ago I started a 16-month Spiritual Direction program, and on the first day, one of the teachers said this:“You said yes. You...

As we head into the weekend, I encourage you to check in with yourself and reflect on your well-being. Life can get hectic, and we often...

Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts? A friend and I recently coined the term “lower looping" to describe the times...

As we move through the dog days of summer, it's easy to put our health on the back burner, thinking we'll get back on track when things...

This past week, we hosted a workshop here in Rhode Island with Girish, a professional musician and master of mantra, who emphasized...

Recently, a friend visited, and we encountered a culinary challenge: she follows an animal-based diet, while I eat a plant-based one....