Have you ever looked at your computer and realized you have more tabs open than you thought?
That happened to me recently while I was setting up for an online yoga class. I usually have my Zoom screen open, but for some reason I hit a button and suddenly every tab that was open on my computer showed up on the screen.
And I was mortified.
There they were: all the tabs, all the reminders, all the things I had been moving between. But it also made me laugh, because it was such a clear picture of what my mind can feel like sometimes.
Busy. Full. Jumping from one thing to the next.
Just like a computer with too many tabs open.
What’s the real difference between Authenticity and Integrity? While integrity is about doing what is right, authenticity is about being real. This week, learn how to align your "inside" feelings with your "outside" actions to live a more truthful life. Plus, find out how you can join our Authentic Living Circle starting this Wednesday!
Prepare for a mindful transition into 2026! Ditch the rigid resolutions and try this 3-step process: celebrate your "brags" from 2025, express deep gratitude for your experiences, and map out your heart's dreams for the year ahead. Start your new year with clarity, joy, and intentionality.
Have you ever noticed how rushing from one thing to the next leaves you feeling scattered and tired? Sometimes, the best tool for finding your center isn’t doing more—it’s simply pausing. There is a quiet, gentle power in the pause. It’s a chance to catch your breath, check in with yourself, and invite calm into the mess of the day.
What if you came to your yoga mat without needing to know the “right” way to do everything?
For today’s Mindful Monday, I want to invite you to approach your practice as an experiment. Think of yourself as a scientist or a researcher. Whether you are practicing chair yoga, moving on the floor, or exploring a standing posture, you are there to notice, test, and discover what works for you.
This is not about mastering yoga. It is about learning your body and learning more about yourself.
Is it hard to get up and go to yoga class? Of course it can be. It can be hard to set the alarm, leave the house, make your way to class, or deal with the technology that allows you to show up online. But it can also be hard to wake up feeling stiff, sore, tight, uncomfortable, or in pain. Both are hard. So sometimes we have to choose our hard.
Have you ever noticed how often the word "trying" shows up in everyday conversation?
"I'm trying to get healthy."
"I'm trying to go to yoga class."
"I'm trying to make changes in my life."
It sounds harmless. And most of the time, we say it because we are being honest. We are busy. We are human. We are balancing a lot. We want to make changes, and we may not feel like we are doing them perfectly yet.
But sometimes, that one little word can quietly take us out of the action.
Do you spend a lot of your time apologizing? It can become such a common habit that we barely notice we are doing it. We apologize when we are late. We apologize before asking a question. We apologize when we need a moment, when we do not understand something, when we cough, when we take up space, or when we simply show up as human. Of course, there are times when an apology is appropriate. A sincere apology can be meaningful and healing.
Who was right? The student who missed class because something important had to be handled at home? Or the student who told her husband, "I need the car today," and found a way to get herself to class? It sounds like a riddle, but the answer is simple: they were both right.
This week, I want to use these two student stories as a reminder that self-care does not always look the same from one person to the next. Sometimes honoring yourself means showing up for gentle yoga class. Sometimes honoring yourself means recognizing that life truly got in the way and choosing not to beat yourself up for it.
Have you ever seen an inversion table that hangs you upside down for spinal decompression? Discover how you can get similar benefits of an inversion through a simple forward fold. Learn how to overcome the natural resistance to fully let go and experience profound relaxation and freedom in your body.
Have you ever faced something that feels really tough but also really important? Maybe it’s starting a regular gentle yoga practice, adding meditation for stress relief, or simply making time for yourself each day. The kind of hard thing that you know will help you grow but also feels overwhelming to begin.
Here’s the truth: the hardest part is often just deciding to do it.
Have you ever felt stuck, holding onto something that no longer serves you—maybe a job, a relationship, a belief, or even a physical space like your home? Letting go can feel like standing on the edge of a cliff, looking out into the unknown and wondering if you’ll fall or fly. But here’s the truth: in every moment of holding on, you’re also holding back from the joy and freedom waiting on the other side.
Have you ever had a moment that made you pause and wonder, How did that just happen? Not in a skeptical way—but in a way that leaves you wide-eyed and grateful? Sometimes, life hands you what can only be described as a miracle. Not always in grand, cinematic ways—but in small, subtle moments that shift the course of your day, or even your life.
What pops into your mind when you hear the word health? Do you imagine yourself lifting weights at the gym or preparing a salad for dinner? Maybe you immediately think of going vegan or running a marathon. Let’s pause and look beyond those common images. What if health means something richer, something more balanced?
Today, let's talk about a practice that often gets overlooked—the art of self-massage. Imagine being able to gift yourself with relaxation and rejuvenation without needing to schedule an appointment or wait for someone else's availability. Sometimes, giving yourself a massage is not just a choice; it's a necessity.
Here’s something worth pondering: What if embracing the parts that feel heavy could actually help you lighten the load? I'm here to reassure you that it’s okay to admit when life feels hard. It takes courage to be vulnerable, to acknowledge feelings of sadness, anger, or frustration. Allow yourself to feel those emotions fully and express them, whether that’s through talking with a friend, practicing gentle yoga or connecting with a trusted therapist. Then, when you are with the kids, in my case, you are lighter and more able to see their beautiful faces.
Ever found yourself in a rut, like you’re on autopilot, just coasting through your day? Expansion is a tool to help you move beyond what’s familiar to create an opportunity for growth. This concept of expansion can be practiced on the yoga mat as you explore stretching yourself in a pose and also in life as you explore the edges of your comfort zone.
Have you ever truly stopped to wonder what it means to live in the present moment? We often hear about it in yoga classes—peace, love, and joy, and be in the now. But how often do we explore what this actually means in our daily lives? Or how to spend more moment “in the present moment?” Today, we’re diving into this concept and discovering how incorporating gentle yoga or chair yoga can help you relish the beauty of the present.
