Yay! Summer is right around the corner...

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Yay! Summer is right around the corner...

And as the days get warmer and longer, I start longing for more time to wander... more time to roam.  Of course my work brings me to beautiful locations. And this year I will be in the Berkshires for 2 weeks at Kripalu where I will be leading two retreats (weekend and 5-day formats) as well as presenting in the Narrative Medicine Conference. But I'm also carving out some true down time for myself as well including a long awaited family trip to Italy!

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Breathe In a Fresh Start

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Breathe In a Fresh Start

For decades I've dabbled with essential oils. And while I know they work in ways beyond what is obvious to the nose, I have long chose my scents mainly because I love their aroma. I reach for Lavender to sooth me, peppermint to clarify, grapefruit to lift me, and (my number one staple) sandalwood to bring me back down to earth.  

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Iceland: Soak It In

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Iceland: Soak It In

One of my favorite activities in Iceland was hot soaking. There were endless opportunities to relax in healing waters - the mineral laden Blue Lagoon, an abundance of natural hot springs right along your hikes, and hot tubs and pools in every town... Truth be told, with the constantly shifting weather, high winds, and extensive travel I was doing - I was sure I would suffer more from vata over-drive (ungrounded, airy, spacey, anxious, depleted). 

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Tips For Staying Balanced & Healthy While Traveling

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Tips For Staying Balanced & Healthy While Traveling

Vacation season is here and I am traveling a lot. And while I love being on the road, traveling can also be a challenging in ways. For instance, in July I flew into Nantucket Island for the Nantucket Yoga Festival. As we where literally descending to land, our plane unexpectedly lifted back up again due fog conditions.  We were diverted to Hartford CT airport, and then right back to Newark NJ. I decided to get off the plane in Hartford, instead of going back home, because I had to teach at the festival and really wanted to make it!

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10 Self-Care Tips to Revive, Restore, and Relax You

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10 Self-Care Tips to Revive, Restore, and Relax You

There are so many ways we can take care of ourselves in body, mind, and spirit. It helps when we are open to something we have never tried before—sometimes just the act of trying something new can shift our energy and consciousness, providing fresh perspective and a change in attitude. Read these great tips from Kripalu experts on lifting and soothing yourself this winter.

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