Summer Sunrise Runs
This is the desert, the beautiful landscape that I now call home, one of wonder and surprise yet full of a charm like no other. The...
Carrot Ginger Soup: Another Spring Recipe
This soup is just down right amazing! Add as much or as little fresh ginger to achieve the flavor you like. Easy to make, this soup is...
A Mindful Run in the Park
It’s been almost a year since we’ve moved back to the northeast, and this is the fourth and last season we’ll experience before our...
Seasonal Transition: It’s SPRING!
While we‘ve still had days on the cooler side here in the northeast over the past few weeks, and yes, some snow showers to go along with...
Sweet Raspberry Chutney with Green Apples
While Ayurvedically speaking sweet tastes are not the most ideal for indulging in during the spring months, spring berries with just a...
Spring-time Cauliflower Leek Soup
Substitute the potatoes for cauliflower in this soup allowing for a unique and delicious twist, perfect for spring! As Mother Nature...
5 Easy Steps to Establish a Morning Routine: Build long-term health and vitality today for tomorrow
How we live our daily life determines our health and vitality over time. Our choices can either contribute to long term vitality, or...
Another Winter Hike Completed!
Spring will come soon, but for now, we enjoy these cooler temperatures and some of the best unobstructed views on the trails. What’s the...
Those Perfect Cooler Weather Hikes
”I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what...
Warm up with Winter Kitchari
Kitchari is one of the most balancing foods in the practice of Ayurveda. It‘s lightness, softness, and neutrality of flavor make it a...
Yoga and Ayurveda: Embracing these ancient principles for better health
Over the past several years, I’ve deepened my studies of both Yoga and Ayurveda, incorporating aspects of each within my daily life. ...
Winter Running
There’s something about the silence in the air after new fallen snow, or the satisfying crunching of boots or running shoes meeting the...
Fall Is My Favorite
Of all the seasons, I have to admit that Fall has always been a favorite for me. Growing up in the northeast, I had the privilege of...
Miles of Smiles - it’s all in the shoes!
I’d been wearing my current pair of running shoes for the last eight months and with each run, I was starting to feel their wear and tear....
Creating a Sacred Space
While I love practicing yoga outside, there are some days when the weather is just not conducive to an outdoor session. On these days,...
It’s a Matcha Morning
Is it the matcha or mug that draws me to this drink on some cold winter mornings? Truth be told, I think it’s both! I only pull this...
Texas Snow Day - Run Anyway
Where I live in south central Texas, it’s not too often that you wake up to a blanket of snow just out the door. We had a rare storm for...
Be Inspired and Be Well
Is there just something about your yoga practice that makes you feel alive, free, and full of creative energy? If so, it's not just an...
Power your immunity with food!
First and foremost, remember that food is the foundation for our health. With a healthy diet, you can get all the nutrients you need to...
Peace in the midst of a Pandemic
Is it possible? Let‘s face it. Life is different these days! The kids are home all day and need your help with everything! ; ) Your...
Quickly (but ever so quietly) get out the door!
Your alarm goes off. It's still dark outside and the house it quiet. A busy day awaits you, but you know you need to get your run in...
Fresh Bread
Oh how I love the smell of fresh bread in the oven. It's one of my favorites! Each time I catch a scent of this wonderful most amazing...
Taking Yoga Outdoors
When I have the opportunity, when the weather is just right, I like to take my yoga practice outdoors, whether just outside of my house,...
Joy in the kitchen!
This is one of my all time favorite cookbooks! I was gifted the 1997 edition shortly after publication and have always used it as a ”go...