Healthy Bits - Mind
To see, or not to see
I always give my anatomy students the homework of observing people “out in the wild”—notice how they sit, walk, lean, etc. It’s beyond interesting to watch people simply being people, and it’s a great introduction to seeing the physical patterns we hold. During this exercise recently, one of my students said, “I noticed how willing…
Getting Out of My Own Way
I’ve been complaining lately—to anyone who will listen—that I never seem to have enough creative time. For me, creative time means making things, taking photographs, cooking, exploring art, wandering through galleries—all the things that bring me joy. It also means having the space to imagine new ways to build my business, get excited about creating…
How travel changes you
My country is the world and my religion is to do good. ~Thomas Paine Each time I travel, I bring something home with me. Not photographs, not souvenirs, not even the memories—although I treasure those too. What I really bring back is something quieter: a small shift in how I see the world. Sometimes it’s…
Looking back to move forward
The long slow pause of winter helps me get quiet in my head so I can hear my heart better, and hold the lessons of the previous year close to me, letting them marinate. The intention setting of January never made sense to me. We need time to catch our breath, stand still, and then…
The Art of the Pause
Winter is a time of withdrawing from the world, maximising scant resources, carrying out acts of brutal efficiency and vanishing from sight; but that’s where the transformation occurs. Winter is not the death of the life cycle, but its crucible. ~Katherine May; Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times There is no…
How to Pivot Your Wellness Plan During the High-Stress Season
There are seasons when time seems to fold in on itself. Everything that used to feel manageable begins to pile up — work that expands past your calendar blocks, logistics that multiply mid-week, meals that never quite make it to a plate. The routines you once maintained with ease start to feel out of reach,…
Listening to Summer’s Song
I’m betting that you have some strong opinions about your hips, don’t you? It’s okay, we all do. I teach anatomy to yoga teachers and movement specialists, and when they first are learning about the hip, I have them do a little exercise. I have them close their eyes and ask themselves a simple question: What do my hips mean to me?
Savor Time – Use Your Senses
It’s a cliche I suppose, but one that holds up. As you get older, time moves faster. Suddenly, the days are shorter, the years go by in double time and all that you wanted to be or do comes down to making the right choice for right now. It doesn’t help at all that the…
Unwind and Thrive: Navigating Stress for a Healthier You
Stress is a natural response to life’s challenges and this time of year holds plenty, but chronic stress can take a toll on our well-being. Understanding the dynamics of stress is the first step toward reclaiming balance and vitality, and learning to pay attention to the subtle (and not-so subtle) signs is paramount. Here are…
