can’t miss a day of yoga and guided meditation. Makes me feel like I haven’t had a shower. Meditation is my internal bath Read more
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Today, I had the privilege of speaking at Athleta's annual AthletaQuest event! The last time I taught at one of these, I was pregnant with my first son, so it felt very circle being there pregnant with number two. Here's a little sneak peak of the am... Read more
Hi AthletaWell friends! Happy Friday! Did you find any mindful moments during your busy week? Read my personal experience here of how transferring my mindfulness practice off my meditation cushion and into my every day life (IE deep breathing in my c... Read more
How is your daily 1-minute body scanning practice going? How are you tracking your progress? Any challenges, achievements, or insights? Read more
Paying complete attention to parts of the body is one of the best ways to practice meditation. When we are paying attention to our breathing, we can help to calm our nervous system, but the same applies to paying attention to the body and our movemen... Read more
It's easy to get caught up in the idea that a "proper' meditation practice means sitting in an uncomfortable position for 10-20 minutes or being able to turn your brain off for a duration of time. The truth is, meditation can be as simple as taking a... Read more
I come from a community where most people believed that therapy was only for those with serious mental health issues or something only for white people. I grew up in South Central LA in the 80s. At that time, our communities were being targeted by po... Read more
Are you looking for an easy gateway practice to start your journey as a mindful meditator? Yesterday I had the opportunity to share my favorite and SIMPLEST mantra meditation technique with members of team AthletaWell, and I'm excited to share it her... Read more
Every month I'll offer a book recommendation that invites you deeper into the practice of meditation. Check out our first book by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, The Deepest Peace: Contemplations from a Season of Stillness. While there is suffering, there is ... Read more
Mornings are my favorite part of the day. When I take the time to take care of a few things that help me to feel good, like movement, taking my herbs or journaling, I start to feel more balanced and prepared to tackle the rest of my day! It's also wh... Read more
I'm so looking forward to sharing time with you next week. During this office hour, I will be sharing about how to create a meditation practice that considers YOU at the center. Please post any questions here before our conversation and I will be bac... Read more
For me, meditation is usually my go-to for many things, but when sitting still feels difficult I like to use ‘grounding’ techniques. One of those techniques for me is going outside and placing my hands on the earth while taking three d e e p breaths.... Read more
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