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?

Mindful Living

If You Only Had 5 Minutes, What Would You Say? (Finding Your Core Message)

If You Only Had 5 Minutes, What Would You Say? (Finding Your Core Message)

What is your core message? Following a recent experience where I had only five minutes to share my life's work, I challenge you to find your own essential truth. If you only had five minutes to inspire the world, what single, most important passion or lesson would you communicate?

Morning Wake-Up & Organ Massage Twist

Morning Wake-Up & Organ Massage Twist

Start your day with a Morning Twist! This simple, standing exercise uses gentle swinging to create a self-massage, stimulating your internal organs, boosting energy, and calming your nervous system. Try this mindful practice first thing in the morning to awaken your body.

Two Chairs for Total Rest (Chair Savasana Modification)

Two Chairs for Total Rest (Chair Savasana Modification)

Do you struggle to truly relax in a chair? Discover a simple, genius modification using two chairs to create a fully supported rest that mimics floor Savasana. Learn how to release tension and find deep, wakeful rest without ever having to get on the floor.

The Courage to Leap Anyway

The Courage to Leap Anyway

Courage isn't the absence of fear; it's being afraid and doing the thing anyway. Discover how to take a leap despite your fears, whether it's walking into a new yoga class or having a difficult conversation. Find the courage to take the next step and live a more powerful life.

Humility and the Art of Shining Brightly

Humility and the Art of Shining Brightly

Humility isn't about making yourself small to let others shine. It's about recognizing that we can all shine brightly at once. Discover how to celebrate the strengths of others without diminishing your own light, creating a world where everyone can shine.

Fear vs. Intuition: How to Tell the Difference

Fear vs. Intuition: How to Tell the Difference

Have you ever had a gut feeling so strong you couldn't ignore it? But how do you know if that feeling is true intuition or just fear and anxiety holding you back? Discover the key difference between these two powerful emotions and learn to discern your inner knowing from lingering worry.