Many of you are probably aware of the immeasurable wisdom found in yoga philosophy and practices, not the least of which is breathwork. The ancient yogis knew what science confirms today: that you can manage your feelings and moods (as…
These days, I spend quite a bit of time thinking about what contributes to my happiness, what brings me pleasure, and what makes me feel good. This isn’t to say that I just started pondering this topic in my (ahem)…
This post is a follow-up to my post about the importance of breathing, because there is so much to share on this subject! A few months ago, I heard an interview with one of my yoga and recovery mentors, Tommy…
As I sit down to write this, my heart has been feeling pretty heavy. I’ve also been tired; not the tired you’d expect from multiple nights of poor sleep, but the tired you get when you are feeling totally spent.…
When I first became curious about sobriety (years before I quit drinking), I had no idea where to start, other than Alcoholics Anonymous. And while AA is an incredible place to start, it can be intimidating for some and for…
(in no order of importance) take a nap take a bath call someone you love take a walk get a massage (from a partner or a professional) read a book or magazine hang out with animals (your pets, go to…