Love messages show up in the most interesting ways.

The other weekend, a good friend shared her favorite song, “The Wind” by Cat Stevens. I grew up listening to a lot of his music (thanks to my dad), hearing this song countless times. Inspired by my friend, I recently started listening to it again.

I say, please pursue happiness. In whatever form that takes— if we love what we do, then everything tends to fall into place.

There is really no reason to suffer.

Allie, Sarah, and I are firm believers in the power of energy. Energy defined is “the ability to do work.” We feel this energy comes to us in all kinds of ways: the sacred lightness an innocent baby brings into a room, the warmth of the morning sun, the physical rush of endorphins from a strenuous hike. Good vibes or a shift into positive energy.

Summertime is time to slow down. I find my body naturally want to groove to the rhythm of relaxation.

This crystal blends the energies of the heart and solar plexus, the chakras of love and will. This rock salt geode is a “natural cleaner” of thoughts and intentions, and therefore helps to provide clarity on love whilst clearing away negative.

“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” – John Milton

My ego whispered, “You are not strong enough to withstand the storm.”
Today, I whispered back, “I am the storm.”

The inspiration came from a simple sandalwood prayer mala, a graduation gift from my swami. I loved wearing this mala and my yoga students often asked where they could get one too. The idea formed to develop a piece of jewelry which would act as a talisman; to bring the wearer comfort and a reminder to connect to spirit throughout the day. The design was named Serenity Beads.

I like to think of myself as productive. At the end of the day it feels good to reflect back and feel accomplished. But this satisfaction is very different than feeling the need to be in constant movement- constantly checking things off a list. The difference with living in a perpetual state of “doing” leaves us with that nauseating “I can’t do it all” feeling.

We love to create SACRED SPACE and thought you may too. To make our space feel good in return makes our space feel more sacred—and when you feel good in your home, it brings a sense of comfort and security— it is easier to connect to the sacred in you, the best version of you.

I recently watched the documentary, The Eagle Huntress. A young Mongolian nomad girl in the most remote part of the least-populated country in the world captivates and inspires. The snowy rocky terrain of the Altai mountains is mesmerizing, and fascinating– as is the golden eagles of this region.

Worry and doubt create tension in our bodies and steal our energy. What could be more important in your day than to give yourself the opportunity to recharge and self-heal?

Our final theme to conclude our month of love is to recognize that love is EVERYWHERE.

In honor of today, St. Valentine’s Day, our topic is the love you deserve. Last week it was all about, “in giving, we receive.” This week, the act of RECEIVING is our focus. Often giving may seem easier than receiving.

he other day my girlfriend showed up with a box of beautiful french pastries. Her generous act of kindness warmed my heart

A Month of Love. 4 week series: Part 1 (Self-Love)

Today, marks February 1st and St. Valentines Day is around the corner. We like to think of February as the month of LOVE.

I use the word affirmation interchangeably with sankalpa; a vow, a commitment to myself and a request to guide my choices.

While I have always known this special seed (bead) holds sacredness— I didn’t know it is believed to provide good support for those who are constantly on the move and sleep in a variety of places. This natural bead is claimed to create a cocoon made of your own energy. The belief stems from holy men and women who were constantly moving, traditionally never supposed to rest their heads in the same place twice.