

5 Reason NOT to go on a yoga retreat
I know going on a retreat can be a big decision, and anytime you need to make a big decision it's only natural that certain concerns will...


Meditation and the search for contentment
There are many reasons to meditate. One of my reasons is the search for true contentment. Can I be content in meditation when my back...


Hearty Lentil soup
1 and ½ cups yellow split lentils soaked for at least 8 hours or overnight 2 tsp coconut oil 1 large onion diced 1 pound or 6 large...

What is yoga?
What is yoga to you? As much as I love going to a 2 hour yoga class at an amazing studio, or a weekend workshop with my favorite...

Buddah bowl
This is my kind of meal. Fresh, quick (just 30 minutes required!), satisfying, lots of vegetables, and plenty of protein. The beauty of a...

The wheel of samskara and raw, chocolate, chilli mousse
After a week of learning, unlearning, stretching, growing and eating on an amazing yoga retreat in Abu Dhabi I am ready to embrace clean...


Quotes to live by
“I believe that the mind can be permanently profaned by the habit of attending to trivial things.” – Henry David Thoreau “What could be...


Why go vegan?
Miley Cyrus is doing it, ultra-marathoner Scott Jurek is doing it, Kayaker Rush Sturges and rafter Pete Meredith are doing it and so are...


Things to consider when choosing a yoga mat!
As an instructor and student who rolls out the mat quite regularly, I know what features I prefer to support my practice. However,...


Cycles, vinyasa and life
Photo credit Bridget Hunter I can't believe it's already September. Where has this year gone? I feel like I am just about completing a...