The end of the year always evokes a sense of contemplation for me. What worked over the past year, what went so unbelievably wrong - all of it. This year was…. special, to say the least. Reflecting on 2020 definitely kicked my brain into overdrive when I sat back to think about all that happened …
4 things to leave behind in the new year - and 4 to bring with you Read More »
Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga, is a great way to keep your health in check and stay balanced while traveling. When we travel, our bodily systems go awry. While travel is exhilarating, novel, and adventurous, it is oftentimes challenging, uprooting, and tiring as well. I’ve comprised my favorite Ayurveda travel tips in order to …
Let’s face it, sometimes purchasing gifts for our loved ones is no easy feat. I still have a hard time getting gifts for even the people I know best. If you have a special yogi in your life (or need a treat for yourself!), then look no further. Here are 50 awesome gifts for yoga …
There are plenty of reasons why yoga and travel simply go hand-in-hand. The awakening experiences they both provide, the establishment of connections, the way both facilitate an open mind - these are just some reasons why many yogis are taking their mats abroad. These days, many people are opting to nix the traditional beach-and-cocktail vacation …
I never expected to become stranded in Transilvania - in Romania at all, for that matter. When most Westerners think of Transilvania, their minds imagine a place dark, haunted, and sheathed in isolated wilderness. Perhaps also conjuring up images of Dracula and evil, troll-looking peasants. However, it was actually the brightness and beauty of Sibiu …
If you’re reading this right now, you’ve probably got the idea of taking a yoga teacher training bouncing around somewhere in your mind. It’s a natural thing that happens to many yogis once they reach a certain point in their physical practice. But teaching isn’t for everyone. So should you bother taking a yoga teacher …
20 reasons to take a yoga teacher training - even if you don’t want to teach! Read More »
There is a growing number of people in today’s world who make travel a top priority. Many prioritize travel above having children or entering top-level careers because they don’t offer enough freedom to travel. Some go as far as to figure out ways to earn a living remotely, joining the elusive group known as digital …
For most of my life I’ve felt lost. Out of place, homesick for a place that I’d never been to, a place I didn’t know existed. All I knew was that I didn’t belong where I was; whether that was with the particular society I live(d) in, the groups of people I associated with, my …
5 ways solo travel & yoga made me a better person Read More »
It should come as no surprise that Westerners (almost) exclusively associate yoga with physical movement. Cirque du Soleil-style contortionism (is that a word?), pretzel-ing yourself into weird shapes (hope there are no fire drills!), and the stereotype of skinny white chicks in over-priced leggings seems to overshadow the philosophical aspects of yoga. But yoga is …
Spring is magical - filled with vibrant color, texture, floral aromas, and beautiful scenery. The days get longer and warmer. Life begins to reemerge, and the world begins to bloom. Spring signifies new beginnings. Apparent in nature, yes, but can you notice these things in yourself? These sensory experiences - the colors, the aromas, etc. …