Asking yourself questions and writing down the answers is an effective way to make sense of the jumbled thoughts of the mind. Here are a few journal prompts to help you gain clarity around what you want to focus on or create in the New Year.
Practice Notes: Why Does Breath-Work Work??
I was first introduced to breath-work through yoga. In recent years, my interest in breath-work has expanded to other techniques and applications. And aside from all of the different breathing practices and theories and techniques, I think we can collectively agree that there lies a little bit of magic in taking a slow, deep breath. It just feels good. But why is that??
Playlist: 75 min. Wake Up & Flow
6 Tips for Staying Motivated
Any new self-care routine, practice, or form of cross-training is always super exciting, at first. But, once the newness wears off and repetition sets in, finding that motivation to keep showing up can be challenging. So how do we continue to stay motivated?? Here are 6 tips that have been helpful for me.
Playlist: Yummy Yin & MFR
Playing with Fire: Transforming Jealousy into Motivation
In today's world, comparison and jealousy can show up often and in many different ways. How do we gracefully acknowledge these sparks of jealousy without them igniting a wildfire of self doubt? And how can we use this fire to motivate us and inspire us instead of burning us down? Here are a few simple practices to transform jealousy into unstoppable motivation.
Practice Notes: The 4-7-8 Breath
International Surfing Day + Father's Day: A weekend full of gratitude
10 THINGS I've Learned From My Time in Bali
Like everywhere in the world, Bali has its fair share of issues, downfalls, and straight up ugly sides. But, for me at least, the positives greatly outweigh the negatives, and I credit this little slice of paradise to teaching me some extremely valuable life lessons, lessons that seem to be deeply rooted in the people, the culture, and the sacred lands and waters found on, in, and around the Island of the Gods…
MOMENTS FROM MEDITATION: Consciously creating my best life
Shortly after my meditation this morning, as I was sipping my coffee and writing in my journal, this affirmation drifted into my mind: I am constantly and consciously creating my best life. I reflected on this, and I thought I’d share what I took from it, what it means to me, and maybe my words will also land with you.
108 SUN SALUTATIONS: When, where, and why??
It’s the Summer Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere. Many cultures, religions, and groups of people hold this day as sacred and perform different “rituals” to honor this new season. Yogis across the world join together for 108 Sun Salutations as a way to honor this transitional time of year. But why??
NEVER QUIT YOUR DAY DREAM
From the moment my obsession with surfing began, maybe around 8 or 9 years old, I always day-dreamed about becoming a professional surfer. Throughout my early teenage years I surfed in competitions and I even managed to receive support from a few amazing sponsors. And as a kid that grew up in a wave-starved stretch of coast in South Carolina, I felt like I was doing a damn good job. Like I was well on my way.
GOOD VIBES: Yoga-Inspired Playlists
AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. CHELSEA HARMS-TUOHY
SUNBURNT & SALTY on the MIDORI BIKINIS BLOG!
BATTLING BREAST CANCER with project:OM at CENTRO LA PAZ
Positive, powerful change needs to start from the ground up…or, in many cases, from the yoga mat up. That’s why Manduka and Susan G. Komen are partnering to host project:OM, the world’s largest yoga class of One Million bodies strong to battle breast cancer. Join us at CENTRO LA PAZ this Sunday, May 28th from 12-2pm...
GODDESS CONNECTION featuring ARIANA PIÑERO FITZPATRICK
I first connected with Ariana through Instagram. I came across her jewelry line, Summer Love Jewelry, and was instantly obsessed with her simple-yet-elegant, beach-inspired creations.
YOGA, SURFING & TAPPING INTO THE LIFE FORCE ENERGY
BALI BLISS: RECAPPING 6 WEEKS ON THE ISLAND OF THE GODS (PART I)
Bali is a place that had always been on my list of places to visit before I die, but it’s a place that also seemed so far away, so foreign, and somewhere that I didn’t think I was quite ready for… Not just yet. That is until, about a year ago now, I received an email from Go Light Our World Founder, Kayla Nielsen, that would change everything.
