Have you ever tried using props during yoga? You know, the brightly colored blocks and blankets, bolsters and straps you typically find stacked up along the back wall of a yoga studio? If not, I am here to let you know that yoga props are not just for beginners! I encourage you to try incorporating blocks into your yoga practice and notice what you feel. More spacious perhaps? A little bit longer and more stretched out? For all of my restorative yoga junkies, get yourself a b

It's very easy to feel lost and overwhelmed when you have a chronic illness. For me, simple and routine with a side of mindfulness is key. For my clients, I create an "empowerment backpack" filled with quick and effective tools to help set them up for success aka a healthy mind and body! A 5 minute meditation or a healthy snack idea is what I'm referring to. It's not complicated but it's effective in changing the way you take care of yourself. Every single day. This will lift

Coming out of a 7 week post booster flare and finally feeling good! Over the last few weeks while I’ve been managing a whole lot of lupus symptoms, I had the idea of putting together a yoga class for anyone with lingering Covid. The shared symptoms of long Covid and AID like chronic fatigue, muscle pain and fibromyalgia, leave me wanting to help. If you or someone you know is looking for a way to manage some of these symptoms, decompress and reconnect with your best feeling s

Happy International Women's Day! I am incredibly proud of the women in my family. My college essay appropriately began with, "I come from...

A candid interview with GoodRx to help spread lupus awareness as I continue my mission of supporting those living with lupus and teaching...

I cannot believe that I am celebrating my 8 year work anniversary this month at The Mindfulness Center! This brilliant community has...

My story featured on The Lupus Foundation of America's blog. Sharing the message of hope this month to all of those living with a chronic...

Yesterday I played tennis. Well to be more specific I took a tennis lesson. For most people that’s no big deal but for me it’s huge. I haven’t stepped foot on a tennis court in nine years. The last time I played was on my honeymoon with Todd and although I was still in the throes of a relatively new lupus diagnosis, and I didn't have a ton of energy, I was determined not to pass up an amazing opportunity to teach him a few things on a gorgeous outdoor clay court overlooking

Yes, that's right. An entire year without a minute of yoga. Getting back on my mat has taught me a few things. 1 . Stop beating yourself up! That tiny mad voice that keeps showing up can in fact quiet down. Yoga, also considered moving meditation, allows me to feel completely present. There is a focus that I have while practicing yoga that I don't always get from my sitting meditation practice (which by the way grew even stronger during the pandemic and has most certainly kep

As we move into Spring and things start to open up, I encourage you to make your health a true priority. It's been easy through covid and...

A yummy and healthy snack or dessert for the entire family. Kids love snacking on individual “dunkers” which can be paired with your...

The idea of healthy eating may feel overwhelming right now and for so many good reasons. Not being able to get to the grocery store and...