Three Fears I’m Facing so I Can Help Others Everyone has fears. It’s part of the human condition. Some of us are less willing to admit to them, let alone share them, than others. Some of us tackle them head-on, while others get tackled and stopped by them. It pains me to say that I fell into the latter…

Get 10 Tips to Manage Daily Stress — You know that stress is no April Fool’s joke, but did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Well, you do now! My passion is helping people manage daily stress, so I’m dedicating this month’s posts to the topic. Now, I know you don’t need a dedicated month to…

A Quick Overview of What and Why — Prior to becoming a certified Yoga Breathing Coach® through a program with Yoga Teachers College, I thought that breathing exercises were something you only did to calm down or during a meditation session. I quickly found out that I was wrong! What I learned during my training is the importance…

One simple exercise to lift you up or calm you down. — Balanced breathing is an easy breathing technique that can help you whether you need a pick-me-up or need to find calm during anxious or stressful situations. It’s the BOGO of breathing techniques! Before we dive in, I know there’s a lot of information out there about how many different types…

Bonus: This is great for kids too! — There are tons of great breathing exercises available that can help with anxiety and stress. I practice and teach several methods myself. One of my absolute favorites that I’m going to share with you is 5 Finger Breathing. Why I love 5 Finger Breathing Aside from being very easy, the reason I love this exercise is…

Crying or Feeling Sad Sometimes is Totally Normal — Confession time: Sometimes, I cry during my meditation practice. Sometimes I know why because I’ve come to my mat with a heavy heart or worries, and I want to use the session to help work through them. Other times, it just happens with no warning or conscious understanding of why. …

Quick ways to help you manage those stressful times — Ah, late November is here, and the holiday season is in full swing. This is one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year, and we are all under the gun to get things done. …

A no-pressure technique worth trying. — Is trying to find the stress-management method that’s right for you stressful? I mean, you’re already stressed out — now let’s add the pressure of finding the best way to reduce your stress. …

Wake up, warm-up, and ease those aches — Do you jump out of bed every morning refreshed and ready to greet the day? If you do, congratulations! But, this article probably isn’t for you. …