When scheduling surgery is necessary, then planning wellness-based pre- and post-operative self-care should be non-negotiable in ensuring a healthy recovery. Having recently undergone surgery, I found that surrendering to my situation, resisting the urge to fast-track life, and cultivating compassion helped keep me at ease in mind, body, and spirit. Today, I’m fighting [...]
“Listen to your inner teacher” is a common refrain among yoga and meditation instructors. In this busy, fragmented world, how do you tune in to that internal frequency? Where do you identify, strengthen and practice the tools that empower you to be your own best teacher? La Maida Institute, contained in a historic, [...]
The cycles at play this October signify some emotional intensity. At the same time, we benefit by relaxing into the expansive nature of our own hearts and allowing ourselves to tap into our devotion to whatever is larger than our individual selves. Connect to your source of inspiration regularly. Astrology October 2017 October 1 - [...]
Yoga Teacher and Runner Jocelyn Solomon photographed by David Young-Wolff. Whether you are training for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or even the full 26 miles, skincare is vital. Running the trails outdoors leaves your skin exposed to the elements. Both sun and wind can create challenges for the skin. Maintaining healthy, [...]
Fitness Fashion Trend: High Neck Bra Tops In terms of my full fitness workout, I do about an hour-and-a-half to two hours of arms, legs, and abs four to five days a week. For one specific workout, my favorite go-to are 15 squats. They consist of doing 15 squats (I use a 15-25 [...]
Our activities outdoors may range from playing in or on the water, taking our fitness to the beach, attending a yoga and music festival, or simply going on a dog walk. Whatever we do throughout the year, it is important to utilize tools for skin protection and skin soothing. Making sure that we are protecting [...]
As any good yogi will attest, taking a yoga practice on the road brings with it a whole new sense of enlightenment. Yoga retreats in exotic locales abound. The price tag for such a getaway, though, may seem daunting. So when we heard about the one-day Yoga/Hike collaboration between REI and Catalina Island, our [...]
Ayurvedic Abhyanga for Self-Care When you want a quick and easy way to feel like you’re at a spa every day without leaving your home, schedule an appointment for an Ayurvedic self-massage. Abhyanga is the Sanskrit term for this ancient Ayurvedic practice that nurtures the body, softens, smoothes and hydrates the skin, stimulates the lymphatic [...]
Because we absorb whatever we place on our skin, the Ayurvedic tradition places as great an importance on the oils themselves as on the act of giving or receiving a massage. Since oil not only evokes love but also nurtures the skin and deeper tissues, carefully choosing a therapeutic oil or blend is a vital [...]
At the beginning of September, Mercury moves out of retrograde. Utilize this shift to cultivate greater clarity in your life. Other aspects at play this month encourage seeking healing and developing meaningful habits and routines. Commit to inspiration and practices of devotion to maintain steady on your path amidst fluctuating energies. Your September [...]