The stillness of Shiva.
This past Saturday night was one of my all-time favorite nights of the year; Shivratri, a night dedicated to Lord Shiva, a hindu deity known to be “the destroyer” or one who brings about change and...
View ArticleSuper Soul
When I took this great class in 2011, I was introduced to the work of Dr. Brene Brown; a research professor at the University of Houston who has spent the past decade studying vulnerability, courage,...
View Article35 years in the making.
I can’t believe I’m 35 today! In my wee little years, this is what I’ve learned so far…. There’s always a great reason to celebrate. (thanks for that one, Dad!) Eating fresh foods makes a HUGE...
View ArticleSurrender and Gratitude.
I just got back from a 5 day, meditation intensive and I’m so full of JOY and gratitude! It’s amazing what happens when we turn off our phones, step away from our computers, surround ourselves with...
View ArticleYogic Fasting….spring quinoa salad
Every year in the Vedic calendar there are two, 9 day periods of time called Navratri (one falls in the spring and one happens in the fall); both are considered to be high spiritual energy days....
View ArticleAround here lately…
It’s been a busy few weeks…full of cooking, art and spiritual wisdom!! Click here to see the complete album! We had an awesome fundraiser at Dhyanyoga Centers where we sold all kinds of yumminess....
View ArticleEmbracing change.
I’ve always heard that the one thing in life that’s inevitable is change…but over the past few years this life lesson has been more and more prevalent. I’m learning that we can fear it or we can...
View ArticleSustainable Self-Care.
The Declaration of You will be published by North Light Craft Books this summer, with readers getting all the permission they’ve craved to step passionately into their lives, discover how they and...
View ArticleSunshine & Vitamin D
I love bright colors! So glad we painted every room in our little place! Growing up in Colorado for the first 22 years of my life, followed by the next 13 years in California, the mighty sun definitely...
View ArticleSpreading some seeds.
Collage night with my sister… Been doing a little collaging around here…spreading seeds for some fearless growing… growing that blooms happiness and feeds my soul. Have you done anything lately for...
View ArticleDeepest Gratitude & Adoration
This past summer I had the fortune of spending quite a bit of time with my meditation teacher Shri Anandi Ma. For those of you that don’t know, Anandi Ma is a spiritual master in the lineage of...
View ArticleMy traveling boots are on…
Hello all! Well, I leave for India this weekend and boy, am I excited! I have not been to India since 2006 and I know so much has changed….for the country as well as for myself :). This will be the...
View ArticleThe magic of meditation.
I love India. There’s something so magical about being there…but so hard to put into words. India is a country full of all sorts of extremes that can stimulate your senses and evoke a lot of emotions....
View ArticleAlmond Ojas Drink…and the winners are!
This little almond drink is so delicious…not to mention mighty rejuvenating and energizing…just what we all need for the new year! The recipe is from Dr. Lad’s, Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing:...
View ArticleDear Faith, thank you.
For my New Year’s collage this year I decided my word for 2015 was going to be Faith. Now, as July comes to an end and August begins, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on this word; especially since...
View ArticleThe Happiest Man On Earth: my grandfather.
The happiest man on earth; my grandfather. Words can’t really describe what an amazing soul my grandfather was. He touched the lives of thousands; putting a smile on each and every face and filling...
View ArticleWhy Are Cows so Sacred In India?
Prints & Magnets available…here. Many people wonder why cows are so sacred in India…and the answer in short is that they’re quite generous and pretty divine:). Among the many bounty that cows share...
View ArticleBurning Bright or Burned Out?
At the end of August I had the chance to go to an awesome retreat that was hosted by the Good Life Project. If you haven’t heard of Jonathan Fields and his organization, they’re definitely worth...
View ArticleHoly Days & Fasting Pancakes
I feel like the Fall snuck up on me…:)? If I recall correctly, it was hot one day and then chilly and pouring the rain the next…what’s been happening in your neck of the woods? To be honest, I’m...
View ArticleWanderlust: a mindful triatholon + art
A “Mindful Triathlon”…don’t you love the sound of that :)? Wanderlust is an organization whose mission is to create community around mindful living; with the core focus on yoga, eating well and being...
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