Living Mindfully
Krista Oakes
Authenticity vs. Integrity (Are You Showing ...

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!

Authenticity vs. Integrity (Are You Showing Your True Self?)
Living Mindfully
Krista Oakes
A 3-Step Process for a New Year with Intention ...

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.

A 3-Step Process for a New Year with Intention (Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026)
Krista Oakes
The Power in the Pause: How Stillness Can ...

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.

The Power in the Pause: How Stillness Can Transform Your Day
Krista Oakes
What does Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti mean?

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti is something we chant together at the end of every one of my classes. But what does Om Shanti mean? In this short video I created for my Mindful Monday series I offer my explanation for this chant.

What does Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti mean?

Meditation Tips

What Counts as Meditation? (The Surprise on Your Yoga Mat)

What Counts as Meditation? (The Surprise on Your Yoga Mat)

Think you aren't a "meditator" because you can't sit still in silence? I have a surprise for you: If you’ve ever stepped onto a yoga mat, you have already meditated. This week, we’re shifting the perspective on what counts as meditation and exploring how your body and breath act as anchors in the present moment. Discover how to turn your next gentle yoga practice into a moving meditation and join me for a Free Live Group Meditation Experience to see how much easier it feels with real-time support.

The Secret to New Habits (Pairing & Anchoring)

The Secret to New Habits (Pairing & Anchoring)

Stop relying on willpower to build your wellness routine! The secret to a lasting practice isn't "trying harder"—it's Habit Anchoring. Learn how to "stack" new habits like meditation or gentle yoga onto routines you already have, like brewing your morning coffee or taking a shower. This simple trick turns your daily schedule into a series of triggers for a more mindful and consistent life.