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Sleep and weight-loss – How do they work?
I am not a weight-loss coach but I know some of my students are interested in the subject and also I would do ANYTHING to convince you all to sleep more! Btw, sleep-deprived is anything less than 7-8 hours a night, every night. And if you think you need less: no you don’t ❤️ Have you ever noticed that you [...]
Sleep and caffeine – How do they work?
How you choose to use caffeine has a profound impact on your sleep, and as a result, on your health and well-being. I now always ask my new students how much and how well they sleep, and aiming to improve sleep quality is a big part of what I do! Why do we feel tired? Quick physiology lesson! During the [...]
Self-care is not what you think it is
It’s not bubble baths and mani-pedis. It’s not adding routines to your already busy schedule. In fact, it’s often about REMOVING things. Saying no more often. Distancing yourself from relationships that drain your energy. Doing less strenuous workouts and more introspective and restorative practices. If you feel like you’re always rushing from one thing to the next, and that you [...]
3 mistakes that I made after my injury
When I got injured, I went down some dangerous rabbit holes. Catastrophizing “I will never be able to do what I love again. It will get worse and worse. What if it gets so bad I can’t teach anymore???” Comparing myself to my past self and to others “I used to be able to do so much more.” “So-and-so broke [...]
It is normal to struggle with being in the present moment
Ever struggled with an unruly mind? You’re in good company (literally everyone). I want you to know that it’s okay. It’s more than okay, it’s NORMAL. Even the most advanced yogis, whatever that means, struggle with a mind that is designed to ruminate, anticipate, reflect and think about dinner. It is the nature of the mind. With time, we can [...]