We sometimes hear criticism of millennials–that they are self absorbed, unfocused, and not as engaged as the previous generation. But our own experience with our kids and the young people we work with through our programs, points to something quite different. We see young people who are strong, ask important questions, and are living with… Continue reading Lemongrass Tea Brew
Category: Heart
Nine Steps to lower Risk of Dementia
Nine simple steps to help lower risk of dementia.
More Than 100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes: CDC
Maribel and I see many people struggling with pre-diabetes and diabetes. What’s terrible is that often the es a sense of impending doom and they feel unable to do anything about it. Too many are trapped by a processed food addiction that has often created the conditions for their diabetes and which too often leaves… Continue reading More Than 100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes: CDC
Strong and Beautiful
Everyday I eat healthy lean meats, vegetables, and fats, and I exercise about 4-5 times a week. When I say exercise, I mean lift weights. I have always loved to lift weights. It’s empowering to feel myself gain strength, and I love to challenge my physical and mental capabilities. But just like any girl with muscles,… Continue reading Strong and Beautiful
Move and Breathe–Simple Yet Often Ignored Practices
Spring is quickly warming up into summer. As the days lengthen, you may be noticing a shift in your energy levels. We surely are. We are seeing more of you in boot-camp, group classes, and yoga each week. We love this! There’s something beautiful and life affirming about people moving their bodies, engaging their hearts-minds, and exploring greater… Continue reading Move and Breathe–Simple Yet Often Ignored Practices
No Kilts Necessary
Every week we have one or two new people join our yoga practice at the Dice House. I’m always impressed by people who come for the first time. There are so many reasons to stay home instead of walking in to a yoga class for the first time. Too often, the first thing I hear… Continue reading No Kilts Necessary
Saturday Yoga in Paradise
There’s a thousand ways to kiss the Earth Rumi writes in one of his poems. This is one of them I remind myself. Our’s is a practice of gently surrendering, and in our devotion, discovering ourselves more fully.
Wordless Poetry
I love Wednesday afternoons. I get a chance to take my Miami Dade College students to the WOW Center near our campus. There, we spend time together talking, playing games, and just being. I make it a point to take pictures. When I look at these, I always feel moved by the wordless poetry we create as… Continue reading Wordless Poetry
Walk in
And I heard the still small voice whisper: The gate is open. There are no locks. Walk in.