Where were you on March 12, 2020? It’s like Boomers asking each other where they were when JFK was shot, or GenXers knowing exactly where they were when the Challenger Space Shuttle blew up. I have a very clear picture of myself in my walk-in closet pulling Tarot cards when…

Stop stretching before your workout! Do this instead. — Many yoga practitioners tell me their main goal is to increase flexibility. They are often ashamed of their poor range of motion, or feel guilty they don’t do more stretching. They’re confused when I say the goals of my yoga class are to link breath and movement, increase proprioception, and…

In the lobby of our local yoga studio, a friend and I were discussing the moon phase, the astrological season, and how wowed we were with all the correspondences we were seeing in our personal lives and current events lately. “I’m telling you, it’s the perfect timing for that right…

AI anxiety? Frida Kahlo’s story highlights your most urgent task right now. On the screen, I see Salma Hayek as Frida plop into a wooden chair, a bottle of clear spirits in her hand. …

Nobody wants to be a stick in the mud, but many of us resist actually enjoying ourselves. — As the big American fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, many of us are thinking about how we’ll have fun. Here on the East Coast this year, we had a pretty rainy Memorial Day weekend. Based on the forecast, my family decided to do a low-key “staycation” at home. I…

Intellectually, we know it’s key to our healing. But what about when our bodies can’t let go of the hurt? — Each of us has probably heard some version of these statements throughout our lives: Holding on to the pain and anger caused by someone that harmed you isn’t good for you. Those who choose not to forgive can experience problems with their physical and mental health. When you focus on…

Women & minorities have been impacted disproportionately by the COVID pandemic of 2020. How will we recover what we’ve lost? — Women are strong, resilient, and adaptable. But over the past year or so, the COVID-19 pandemic has tested us beyond our limits. One thing is for sure, its long-term effects on women are myriad, and we’re probably just scratching the surface. …

The book and movie point to hidden truths about work, individualism, equality, and an eroding safety net — In early 2021, despite complaints about low wages and poor work conditions, Amazon employees in Bessemer, Alabama voted against unionization attempts. Some say the failed attempt to unionize demonstrates the powerful effects of employer intimidation and fear tactics. …

It’s all about connection. — I won’t deny that it takes hustle to get what you want. You gotta grind! You gotta work! You gotta go for it! But I’ve found that hard work is only one piece of the puzzle. What happens when I work hard and fail to get what I want, miss…