CELEBRATE YOUR DIVINITY

I am beyond excited to share this book! My memoir, Sexxy Love, is now live on Amazon to celebrate the year of the dragon! Navigating through thirty years of love, lust, torment, pleasure and pain, an empathic woman’s journey from tropical islands to the mainland enriched with intimate relations, Tantric alchemy, plant medicines, travel, and …

There was once a spiritual seeker who was tempted to toss himself into a raging river since the torture of doubt and depression weighed heavy on his path. I could relate. Not that I would, but waves of loneliness and uncertainty can crash on the sensitive shore of any spiritually driven life; less from being …

Consciously I sip the potent brew with deep respect to its ancient intelligence As the medicinal vine coils through my flesh suit The ego squishes against Her unparalleled force, resisting the loss of control Best to let go and trust I am here not only to improve activation of neural networks, increase mindfulness, and decrease …

Years ago I was stuck in a rut. Something had to shift but at the time it was easier to bitch about external influences rather than take responsibility for my peace, happiness, and success. Isn’t that how it goes? A dear friend continuously recommended meditation. “I can’t,” I complained. “It’s too hard to sit still and …

Far too powerful to be contained by contaminated minds  Radiant manifestations occasionally crushed but Resilient enough to RISE from our own ashes to dance on the corpse of our lesser selves  Demolishing the dams of conditioning, confusion and hurtful assumptions… To FLOW like clean water drenched in grace Grounded in chaos, aligned with ancient wisdom …

I wrote this from a small island in Thailand where I spent months feasting on coconuts that overflowed with nourishing water while adjusting to my new chosen reality.  A trip to incredible India in the spring brought forth waves of unfamiliar trust, surrender and acceptance that completely altered my course. Certain days I felt like …

The most common complaint from women in sex therapy is not having enough time to enjoy. Taoist theory states that men are like fire and women like water. Fire lights quickly and burns easily. Women need more time and legitimate foreplay, which begins in her heart, in order to boil. On average, it takes men …

The French author and teacher, Margo Anand, said, “The word surrender has significant roots, in which ‘render’ has the meaning to melt and ‘sur’ means super or highest. The true meaning of surrender is to melt into that which is higher than yourself.” I’ve always found that quote to be so beautiful. “Melting into that …

Imagine falling in love with everything you dislike. Maybe we need a time-out to:Love the rhythmic courses of life with curiosity for the weird ways they take shapeLove the disagreements, challenges and varied perspectivesLove our beliefs with warm smiles of acceptance and understanding What if we oozed sweetness from our hearts with a profound gratitude …

Our bodies contain cannabis-like, naturally-occurring neurotransmitters my neuroscience professor called, “brain weed!” Flourishing in our nervous system whether we partake in cannabis use or not,one of these endocannabinoids, anandamide (ananda in Sanskrit =bliss ) has almost exactly the same molecular structure as cannabis. Our euphoric neural communicators maintain homeostasis, regulate sleep, mood and memory, and …

Neural firing in our phenomenal bodies depends on intensity of stimulation. To increase neural plasticity, exercise, mental learning or cognitive challenge, and social interaction work wonders in our brains, even as preventative medicine for dementia. Sex is one of the only activities that activate both the parasympathetic (psych relaxation to conserve energy) and sympathetic (psych …

Libido (desire/sex drive) usually peaks before a woman’s monthly crimson tide, but women are more likely to flirt/fuck/cheat during ovulation, or peak fertility when influential hormones, like estrogen, encourage risk-taking behavior.  It is safe to say, my hormones made me do it.  Fertile women tend to behave, and even smell, extra sexy, which is why …

Movement of facial muscles (like smiling !) communicates not only to others, but to ourselves as expressions are linked to sensory feedback.  According to the facial feedback hypothesis, our expressions can affect our emotional experience. Even faking a smile can increase feel-good chemicals. Since smiling influences emotions, try it during intimacy to trigger the limbic …

Tantrics view jealousy as a manifestation of impurity. Considered to be one of the biggest poisons in relationships , jealousy is often birthed from unrealistic expectations , insecurity, and feelings of inadequacy.  Perceived as a problem of the ego, the opposite of love, possessiveness breeds instability and fuels unattractive behavior.  This icky pang in self esteem …

After driving to a small town for provisions we headed back to our secluded riverside camp. The 20* drop in temperature wasn’t enough to prevent me from following a primal pull. As the rainstorm subsided, the seductive lure of sacred water invited me to merge with Her cool rejuvenating magic.  With wide eyes and a …

In French, orgasm is sometimes referred to as le petit mort, the little death. (Aww) For some, a near-death like spirituality, detachment from normal consciousness, and loss of control accompanies climax. Dreamy! In Ecstasy through Tantra, Dr. John Mumford states that, “Orgasm is the only spontaneous, natural experience of a deathless, birthless, timeless, sorrowless dimension.” …

One of the reasons I don’t set an alarm. Physiological arousal throughout the night is typical for everyone, starting in infancy, particularly during REM (associated with dreams when the brain most resembles wake state). Not necessarily linked with sexual arousal, our miraculous bodies simply ‘test drive’ our equipment.  All healthy males experience NPT=nocturnal penile tumescence …

One of the first “diseases” to be described formally was hysteria, diagnosed specifically in women.     Symptoms of this mental health condition included: chronic arousal, anxiety, erotic fantasy, irritability, excessive emotions, delirium and, coincidentally, vaginal lubrication.      Identical to sexual frustration/deprivation.      More than just a Def Leppard song, hysteria was a way to pathologize “everything that men …

I’m in awe of our resilience and the unique ways we blossom after dredging through mud and overcoming hardships. Yay us! I’ve been so inspired by those who have participated in our support group for women. These lovely ladies remind me how powerful we are together, how much crap we can survive and grow from, …

I’ve done my best not to expose myself to the vile sewage of current politics, nor did I plan on watching the nauseating display of our incompetent patriarchal system. But when I got home, the tv was spewing bullying hate into my warm, safe living space. It crept like a dark virus around where I …

“If you are concerned about the world, the first thing you need to do is transform yourself into a joyful being.” ~Sadhguru Today I’m grateful for the people who trigger me, the posts that infuriate me, the rude comments that disgust me, the brainwashing that nauseates me, the fired-up fanatics who challenge me. Thank you …

“What is the sign of a healthy person? Such a person is happy anywhere. He or she is relaxed everywhere – always in peace, within and without. Even in hell, such a person will be at ease. A healthy person hates no one, dislikes nothing. Total love, universal love emanates from within. There is no …

An ancient key to visions, altered states, and spiritual/sexual fusion is to focus the eyes on the point between the brows, our seat of inner wisdom.  Often during intimacy, attention is below the belt, but when we consciously bring awareness upwards (especially during climax), the energy created can result in lovely, full-bodied, transcendental experiences of …

Consciously I drink the potent brew with deep respect to its ancient intelligence As the medicine dances through my flesh body The mind initially tries to resist the ride I let go and trust the best I can I drift far from ego concerns To find myself in a space of indescribable beauty Wild and …

“We are all branches of the same tree. We vibrate to each other’s dreams. Energy created by dreaming is like air. It travels everywhere. Your ability to use this energy is limited only by your dream of its power.” “We can alter our dreams to create a more Earth-honoring society, redefine our relationships with the …

TRANSPARENCY The act of intentionally baring our soul by showing our true self to the world. We often hide a part of ourselves out of fear, judgment, rejection, competition, insecurities, social conditioning, and/or other human ego obstacles. This is what I adore about aging and evolving; I’m much less concerned with expressing myself than I …

“Ask permission. Before cutting the branch of a tree or removing a flower, tell the spirit of the tree or plant what you are going to do, so that they can withdraw their energy from that place and not feel the cut so strong. When you go to nature and want to take a stone …

Gratitude has been one of the most potent medicines I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. When I count my blessings, they multiply. To everyone and everything in my life: Thank you for all the moments that took my breath away and each moment in between. Thank you for the joys that reveal how …

“Right now there are Tibetan Buddhist monks in a temple in the Himalayas endlessly reciting mantras for the cessation of your suffering and for the flourishing of your happiness. Someone you haven’t met yet is already dreaming of adoring you. Someone is writing a book that you will read in the next two years that …

I often feel I’m existing in at least 3 different worlds with my consciousness floating in and out of each. One reality is heavier than the others. Although it’s warm and beautiful in many ways, it can also be very sad and dark with lower vibrations of suffering where humans deliberately hurt others, fight, judge …

Celebrating LOVE (my favorite thing)! “Why is love so important to you? It is a wild, free-moving feeling that allows you to see who you are and to be profoundly moved by the great entity that you are. And whenever love is felt, it reminds you of the joy of being free and unlimited within …

I feel the universe expressing itself through me, tickling my chest, opening my heart to receive an ever-present abundance of bliss and unity. Cool breeze making love to my sun-kissed skin. Nourished by every breath. The celestial lunar queen showering moonbeams on my swaying form. My bare feet connected to this land born of fire. …

Newsflash: A large cane spider hides in the shadows protecting her impressive egg sack. Two bright green lizards woo one another in tall blades of grass. The mist of a whale’s spout sprays offshore. Thick, lush bamboo reaches for cloudy skies. Birds still sing. Little black crabs scurry over lava rocks between waves. Rain brings …

Thank you Darkness for revealing the infinite flame of our remarkably resilient spirits that smolder beneath the surface of any dramatic, distressing ordeals. What an interesting time to be alive, to explore the many labyrinths of the psyche, who and what we value, the power of the human will, and how to live free in …

“If you believe this virus is spread human to human, the antidote is building the immune system with eating plants & natural medicines and sitting in nature alone or with your immediate family, soaking up vitamin d & sunshine. 🌷🕊🦋🌿☀️ If you believe this virus is a symptom of 5G exposure, then the antidote is …

Feeling grateful for this playful, therapeutic herb, this beautiful, fragrant, calming, creativity-enhancing, sensually delightful plant medicine which, on occasion when I consciously partake, works wonders quieting worrisome mind chatter while allowing me to be open-hearted and carefree in the moment. This beloved, easy-going, peaceful plant ally has helped keep me sane and focused on what’s …

Surrealizations! One foot in the physical, another in the spiritual. I’m in AWE of the loving power of intelligent plant and animal medicines. Thank goodness they’re here to help! Having faith in humanity’s collective dream as it shifts into utopian peace and sustainability while we awaken to our unity and undeniable connection with Earth. LOVE …

”Whenever you worry you are deepening the cosmic delusion within you.” ~Yogananda ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Unpleasant tensions rooted in fear, anger, or sadness have occasionally crept into my headspace. Sometimes those incessant waves disrupt my ocean of peace when I forget we are influential players creating and sharing our realities in this vast, complex network upon this beloved …

I excelled at the celebration of life. I would lather myself in mirth on many occasions even when the price meant mindlessly poisoning my body in ways that might later fuck with my emotions. Having a good time was worth it. I don’t regret a thing. Every experience has brought me to where I am …

If the world is as we dream it, I am dreaming of a new global reality. I see rain showering on fires washing away hurt and pain.   I see green, lush abundance flourishing in all directions.  I see clean, clear water flowing into the mouths of all life.  I see us growing our own food …

Once the sticky secretion was applied onto the superficial burns in my upper arm, I began to feel the potent effects almost immediately. I sat upright breathing deep and focusing my attention inward while praying for harmonious healing. My heart raced as if frantically pumping itself. I felt flushed and strangely possessed as my face …

As my body lies carefree on the supportive embrace of the ground, I’m reminded to let go. Mind chatter ceases. My attention shifts to my breath and the subtle vibrations beginning to circulate within my welcoming human form. Connecting so closely with the earth elicits a potent sense of firm foundation. I am like a …

Many years ago I sat on a beach in Hawaii discussing yoga with an acquaintance. He spoke harshly about some sex school in Thailand. “Sex school?” I was intrigued. I occasionally felt mild boredom living in such a sexually disconnected and repressed Puritan society, which is why I found excitement in the idea of a …

For years, I adored the pleasantries of a mindless buzz brought about by certain intoxicants.  I found pleasing solitude in quieting my incessant mind chatter, which I felt was the culprit of unnecessary disturbances. Although I still may visit that specific induced state on occasion, I receive deeper and longer lasting gratification through substance-free sources. …

I was browsing nipple pasties at an adult store for my upcoming birthday party.  As I examined the curious items, I noticed a book on Tantra. With magnetic attraction, it lured me in. I scanned the pages, read a few passages, and became mesmerized by the fascinating images. I was officially intrigued. The woman behind the …

In the early YouTube years, I watched a catchy and comedic video of a young boy rapping about fried chicken. His impressive musical skill represented on the topic made me smile. I didn’t know at the time that people were able to comment on what others had posted. As I curiously scrolled down the numerous …

Years ago, I shut a window on the tail of a gecko. It fell to the ground and continued to wiggle around while I stood in shock with tears streaming down my face. I felt horrible for being the cause of its suffering. In high school, I hit a cat with my car and years …

Our sexuality affects everyone around us, especially when the imbalance is as great as it is in politics. When someone is sexually stable, they love and honor women and men of all sexes, races, orientation, and religious beliefs because they know variety is a celebrated expression of a harmonious nature. As a usually very loving Tantra educator …

For over a decade, the alluring island of Maui was my precious home. I was exposed to the pure rawness of the land—alive, flourishing, and unobstructed by concrete. I felt encouraged to open up in ways no overpopulated, polluted metropolis could arouse. I rarely wore shoes and the nudist in me softly awakened. The blessed tropical …

“Spirit is free for all eternity. If its liberation seems to us a drama, it is because we place ourselves at a human point of view.” ~Yoga: Immortality and Freedom My meditation altar caught fire recently. The house filled with smoke as flames crept up the wall, burning away my cherished little sanctuary. I had …

Sexuality is a common theme around most of my writing as it consumes my carnal mind more often than anything else. For my own amusement, I wanted to bring forth other magnificent worldly delights that can knock our socks off. Here is a list of thrilling pleasures unrelated to f*cking which elicit a similar response in …

“You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh As most of my friends know, I have been falling in love for decades. Allowing myself to plunge in the ocean of semi-superficial flings has been an intoxicating hobby of mine. I would often be found saying “I’ve …

“The beauty and wisdom of Tantra is that it enhances sexuality as a doorway to the “ecstatic mind of great bliss.” Truly, at the peak of orgasm, we pierce through the illusion of fragmentation and separation, and glimpse the unity and interconnectedness of all beings. And through the other-our partner-we fall in love with life.” …

I love my simple existence I love witnessing Nature’s divine expression all around me I love the uncomplicated yet elaborate brilliance of the jungle I love the penetrating peace of my hood, far from civilization I love the smile that lights up my face when I walk in my door I love learning patience from …

What if I told you it was possible to significantly heighten your orgasmic potential with a little below-the-belt muscle workout? Our darling pelvis is home to some of the most important muscles in our body, yet we rarely give this divine wonderland the loving attention it deserves! The PC or “pubococcygeus” (often referred to as Kegel) …

Oxytocin is my ‘drug’ of choice! A brilliant little molecule found naturally in our bodies is responsible for boosting our brains with trust, security, self esteem and yummy gushy feelings. Secreted by the amazing pituitary gland, this cuddle hormone plays a significant role in reducing unnecessary stress and fear by heightening levels of calmness and …

Dedicated to me, as I have suffered lately due to a stupid ego. The ego. It can be a real bitch; a false identity of who we think we are, or supposed to be, made up of all the phony beliefs we acquire throughout our lives. It has absolutely nothing to do with our truest …

Sweet sexy svadhisthana! So dear and divine you are! Loosely translated as the dwelling place of the self, the second chakra is located in the sacral area at the base of our sex organs. It corresponds with sensuality, imagination, fantasy and self indulgence. When balanced, our capacity for creativity, expression and passion is heightened. A strong svadhisthana results …

When forced to live in difficult conditions, a wise man exclaimed, “You can throw me into hell but you can never remove the paradise in my heart!” YES! Santosha (Unconditional Contentment) is a fundamental aspect of true yoga. It requires taking absolute control of our inner peace regardless of circumstances. When we feel wholeheartedly satisfied …

In the West, it’s too often believed that yoga is just fancy gymnastics. But the physical aspect of yoga is such a tiny tip of the spiritual iceberg. Branching out from the cultural norm of the typical asana practice, allows us to try other forms of yoga which have more of a spiritual objective. Karma …

Is anyone scraping their tongue when they wake up? Anyone? Once I began this ancient and highly beneficial simple practice, I was hooked! While we sleep, our magnificent lymphatic and digestive systems work on eliminating gross toxins from the body. These germs commonly collect in the mouth, which is why our breath isn’t so lovely in …

Loneliness is a universal emotion. We’ve all felt it at one time or another; sometimes even when we’re surrounded by people. I have felt the most alone while in the company of those I don’t connect with. Do you think another person(s) can cure that lonesome feeling? Why give others that responsibility? Own your happiness! Find peace in …

Water is extremely cleansing! How do you feel after a dunk in the ocean? A nice bath? A swim in a river? Running naked in the rain? It feels fabulous, right? Imagine being in the world’s largest water fight! Each year Thailand enthusiastically celebrates Songkran water festival for their new year. The origin of the word …

The movie Samsara was not only visually stunning but spiritually enlightening.  The word ‘samsara‘ holds a variety of similar meanings according to different religions. It’s basically continuous flow. It’s the endless cycle of life/death/rebirth…the finite world of change…passing through states of existence and wander…”he flows into himself.” During the course of our lives, our actions determine …

Ever wonder why we place our hands together at our hearts in yoga, prayer or greeting people in the Eastern world? It’s one of the many lovely and spiritual “mudras.” Mudras are ritual positions that influence energy flow and reflexes to the brain. Some involve the entire body but most are done using hands and fingers. Anjali mudra …

Today I am grateful for adhomukha svanasana (downward-facing dog). This exhilarating posture is so super cool! It’s practiced in most yoga classes around the world and why not? It’s awesome! It brings us magnificent energy, calms our busy brain, slows the heart rate and stimulates our firing nerves. This is a brilliant foundational posture for elongating the spine, …

It’s true! All you need IS love! Let’s all fall in love just because! Paulo Coelho said, “Love makes all things precious, including you. It eliminates all constraints. Love is without limits, conditions, judgments, and hidden agendas.” When a person falls in love, the ventral area of the brain floods with dopamine (Mmm dopamine!). This …

Go to your happy place! Right now. Do it! It can be so therapeutic, sweet and cozy there! A ‘happy place’ is defined as a “place inside all of us where we are all happy and get the warm fuzzies. It’s where we’re insulated from the shitheads that make up just about everyone we encounter.” (Urban …

Yay for mistakes! They teach us so much! A mistake is generally an action or decision that causes some pain, embarrassment, loss or shit storm. As bad as it may seem at the time, icky errors are great opportunities to enhance our personal evolution. Absolutely everything is a learning experience and learning is fabulous! It creates …

“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine!” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. The human spine is a brilliant work of art! It houses nerves, ligaments, muscles, divine energy and all that sweet stuff! Crazy cool connections are being made up and down the spine all day. It’s a spectacular super highway for many important signals …

“Our hair fashions might be just a trend, but if we investigate, we may find that we have been depriving ourselves of one of the most valuable sources of energy for human vitality” -Yogi Bhajan. Hair. It’s sexy. It grows faster than any other tissue in the body (besides bone marrow), esp in warm weather. …

Pucker up Buttercup! Kissing is a fun and healthy way to add years to your life! People who are engaged in kissing produce endorphins that are 200 times more powerful than morphine in terms of narcotic effect! That’s why the kissing partners experience feelings of euphoric bliss. The simple anticipation of a kiss increases the flow …

Mad respect for mula bandha! Mula means foundation, root, or source. Bandha basically means bondage or hold. It’s the lock which unlocks. As you activate the pelvic floor muscles at the perineum, you unlock the divine energy within (or rather, help wake it up). It’s located between your goods. The perineum musculature is shaped like …

“It is the preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly.”                    -Bertrand Russell Nonattachment (Aparigraha) is one of the ethical constraints (yamas) from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. It means abstaining from greed and taking only what is necessary. Our society has an enormous problem with this! The yogi feels that …

Yoga citta vritti nirodhah. “Yoga is the ending of disturbances of the mind.” There are about 100 billion neurons in the human brain, the same number of stars in our galaxy…maybe! As babies, we start off with about 100 billion brain cells. They don’t all last obviously. The brain weighs about three pounds and is the …

The Dalai Lama recounts the story of a monk who was imprisoned and tortured by the Chinese for eighteen years. He told the Dalai Lama that during his imprisonment, there were many moments when he felt he was in great danger. When the Dalai Lama asked what he was scared of, the monk said that he was …

“When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace.” Pretend that you’re a seashell and channel sweet Mother Ocean by constricting the back of the throat while moving the air slowly and deeply in and out of the nose. You will notice an audible ocean sound. This increases mental awareness and clears the mind. It’s also incredibly soothing. …

Are you reading this right now? Well how about appreciating those keen, perceptive, extraordinary eyes! Eighty five percent of all the knowledge we collect in our lifetime comes from what we see! The average human eye weighs about twenty eight grams. Eyes can distinguish up to 500 shades of gray 🙂 They can process around 36,000 bits of info …

No matter what you’re doing right now, SMILE! Even faking it can trick your body into believing everything is peachy while releasing endorphins and serotonin (natural pain and stress relievers). The muscles used to smile are connected to how the brain elevates the mood. Making a conscious choice to be happy increases the ability to think holistically, lowers blood …

Coo coo for coconuts! A coconut is superb in every form! In Sanskrit, coconuts are called “Kalpa Vriksha” which translates to “the tree that gives all that is necessary for living!” The almighty coconut can produce drink, fiber, food, fuel, utensils, musical instruments and so much more! What is it though? A nut, a seed a …

Being thankful can actually unlock the door to happiness! Too often we focus on the things we don’t have- the car we want, the stuff we “need,” the money we could use, the time we wish we had…etc. When we feel gratitude for the abundance in our lives, things shift within us. The more grateful …

What would happen if you treated yourself to a loving massage…besides totally transcending you into another realm of blissful tranquility? The necessary session would also seriously ease sore muscles AND allow fresh blood, lymph and energy to flow AND soothe the nervous system AND flush out dirty toxins AND get you high on life AND transport you to a lucid state …

Sound invokes the imagination. Music has the direct ability to strengthen or weaken our emotions. Voltaire said, “The ear is the avenue to the heart.” The right kind of music (sedative for example) has numerous and quite phenomenal benefits. It reduces chronic pain, releases endorphins and immune-boosting hormones, decreases muscle tension, brings out the dancing queen, improves childhood development and serves as …

In this “civilized” society we are constantly sitting in a collapsed position. You know you are! This posture is not natural and can cause a number of physical and emotional ailments (not fun). When we curl forward (like when we type!), our back muscles get stretched out and our chest muscles get tight and short. If you want to …

New moon blessings everyone! What a brilliant time on earth to wipe our dirty slates clean of nasty hate, ignorance and fear! Just let that shit go already! In India (& other parts of the world) there is a festival of lights (Diwali) happening right now!! Millions of lamps are lit which represent individual awareness coming out of the dark! …

Bugs. Who needs ’em? “If all the insects were to disappear from earth, within 50 years, all life on earth would end. If all human beings disappeared from earth, within 50 years, all forms of life would flourish!” -Jonas Salk Bugs are serious business. I guess they deserve a better reputation. I honestly don’t see the …

Why do we say “OM“? The ancient, mystic sound represents pure liberation and loosely translates as “welcome to the god,” but not in a religious sense. OM/AUM is more of a mantra or intonation than a word. It’s the universal, cosmic vibration of divine energy (how cool!). It is beyond words. A=the waking consciousness, root, science, …

If all the blood vessels in a human body were placed end to end, they would stretch 12,000 miles! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US and most risk factors are very much life-style related. American Heart Association recommends eating limited amounts of red meat, as it contributes to arterial plaque …

Our incredible bodies are designed to remove over 70% of toxins through the breath! The majority of us only use 10% of our entire lung capacity! Air is free! Take advantage of it! But please, please breathe through the nose. A mouth isn’t meant for breathing. Drawing air in and out of the nose moistens, cleanses, …

Happy vs. angry thoughts. The more you have, the stronger they will be. Are you willing to sacrifice your eternal happiness because you didn’t get your way? The way we interpret events has a bigger effect on us than the event itself. Honestly, is it possible to be internally happy regardless of outside forces? “Humans …

Poop! It may not be the most glamorous topic of conversation but proper digestion is a big deal! Poor elimination is no laughing matter. “Two-thirds of humanity uses the squatting position to answer the call of nature. In those cultures, appendicitis, colitis, prostate disorders and colon cancer are virtually unknown.” Our human physiology is not …

“Yoga began with the first person wanting to be healthy and happy all the time.” – Sri Swami Satchidananda “15 million Americans include some form of Yoga in their fitness regimen–twice as many as did 5 years ago.” – Time Magazine.  Awwwwwesome!! Physical postures aren’t the only form of yoga though. They are just the …

Besides dealing with shitheads, physical pain in the butt could be caused by compression and inflammation of the gluteal, sciatic or spinal nerves. We want to create more space in the area of our hips so the flexors have room to stretch and lengthen, putting less pressure on the nerves. We can reduce pain with external rotation of the hip. The piriformis muscle is a …

Wanna get high? Inversions are a healthy way to bring on that light, fuzzy feeling naturally because they revitalize the whole system! They nourish deep down, cleansing and flooding the brain with rich nutrients and harmony. Being upside down activates the pituitary and pineal glands, the most awesome master glands, which are responsible for the chemical …

Halloween was once a festival that marked the boundaries between life and death. Edgar Allan Poe said, “The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?” Why not live with the kind of passion that brings your body and …

Lemons have profound therapeutic properties! There are so many reasons to love lemons! They purify the blood and help stop the spread of infections, antibacterial, useful tonic for the heart and liver, natural insecticide, they strengthen the nervous and circulatory system, they’re rich in vitamin C & B, and they’re an incredible digestive aid. The ancient Greeks and Romans kept …

Chakras (energy wheels) are responsible for the transmission and reception of energy within us. They also govern our psychological qualities. Our throat chakra is responsible for verbal and non verbal self expression, truth, speech and communication. The element is ether. Spacy. Trippy. Strengthening the throat can allow us to tap into akashic records. Distorted communication is the …

Your tongue is a hydrostat! It’s similar to an elephant’s trunk and tentacles on an octopus. It’s made up of a bundle of muscles that operate without being attached to bones. It heals faster than any other part of the body. It’s the strongest muscle and the only one connected at just one end! If your …

Plants and trees are living, breathing air filters. They detoxify the air by absorbing substances that can harm us (carbon dioxide, dust..). Being in nature reduces stress and fatigue, increases immunity and improves sleep. Plus, it’s fun to play outside! Eyes that focus on the wide world, not just the close-up screen, have less need for …

Located in the middle of the chest, just above the upper breastbone, lies the elusive thymus gland. Once thought to be useless (poor thymus), this brilliant gland puts up a great fight against foreign cells (get ’em thymus!) It also monitors and balances our energy flow. The Greek word “thymos” loosely translates to breath-soul, feeling or …

Who eats kale anyway? Hopefully everyone! Kale has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. This gorgeous, curly, leafy green is the most magnificent vegetable ever! It is packed with maximum nutrition! One cup of chopped raw kale provides more than 100% of the daily value of vitamins A, C, and K. It’s loaded with antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, fiber and hardworking anti-cancer …

Are you mad at someone? Do you feel anger towards those who hold a different set of beliefs (religious, political..)?? We don’t always know people’s stories and background. We were all raised a little differently. Instead of holding anger inside for those you think are total asshole, try sending them compassion and love instead. This takes …

Mmm Chocolate! Who can resist? I’m mad crazy for the dark. It heals me to the core! I’m salivating writing this. The delectable treat has been enjoyed for thousands of years. The Mayans considered Cacao to be a divine gift. The name ‘Cacao’ translates into ‘food of the gods’ (rightfully so). More than twice as …

Cows are believed to be a symbol of the earth. They give so much, yet ask nothing in return. Cows in India don’t have to work on Mondays! However, their masters get no day of rest.  Even homeless cows are supported in temples in India. Cow pose is an easy and gentle way to warm up …

In the 1950’s hula hooping was banned in Japan, claiming that rotating the hips was indecent. This motion is actually very beneficial for our physical and emotional bodies. We tend to hold a lot of stress and negative emotions (sadness, guilt, fear) in our hip area. When we open up the hips through movement, it can release …

Fun fact: It’s possible to make over 1,000 different facial expressions! Try it!

Spinal twists are amazing stabilizers. They increase energy levels when you’re feeling low and help you relax when you’re jittery and anxious. Wringing out the spine refreshes and cleanses the abdminal organs, too. Elongate your spine first and always keep your heart open!