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Chakra Series Week #2: Svadhisthana Chakra

It’s officially Week Two of the Chakra Series, so let’s dive in. Svadhisthana Chakra Color: Orange Location: Pelvic area below the belly button, extends around the lower back The energy of this chakra allows you to let go and experience this moment as it is, in its own fullness. The Svadisthana Chakra is at the pleasure center

Proof: Yoga Therapy Can Heal Sleep Apnea

In my line of work, success often lies in the eyes of the client. Do they feel better? Are they happier? Are their symptoms gone? It’s sometimes hard to prove results, apart from just client testimonials…until today! My client Pat came to me in February 2016 seeking relief for his severe sleep apnea. And when I

Chakra Series Week #1: Root Chakra

As I mentioned last week, I’m starting a fun series where I share some in-depth explanations of the chakra system and each of the seven chakras, and today kicks off Week One! Muladhara Chakra or Root Chakra Color: Red Location: Base of the spine The Root Chakra represents the Earth element, and it’s the foundation of the

The Coolest Thing Happened Yesterday

I was with my daughter, Ellie (who is 14, and thinks she knows it all) and we were running errands. We had been in the car only 15 minutes before I had missed two turns, forgot my sunglasses were on my head, and asked her the same question twice (ok, THAT happens all the time)

These Two Yoga Poses Will Make You Feel Invincible

Last week I shared the importance of the word behind the phrase “I AM.” Now, I want to share with you two yoga poses that have the power to cement that phrase into the brain and make you feel bulletproof. First, the Five Point Star: Second, the Moon Goddess pose: Bring yourself into Five Point Star

You Should Be Doing This Every Morning

Do you ever wake up in the morning and think to yourself: I am TIRED. I am DREADING GOING TO WORK. I am LOOKING FORWARD TO A NAP. I am IN NEED OF COFFEE. I heard something last week on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday that profoundly changed my first thoughts of the morning. Joel Osteen, author of

What’s the Difference Between a Counselor and a Coach?

This week, I’m diving in to answer another interesting question I’ve been hearing a lot lately. What’s the difference between life coaching and counseling/psychotherapy? When most people think of counseling or traditional talk therapy, they think of a formal office, a chaise lounge, someone talking about an acute issue, and someone else taking notes. This note-taker

What is the Difference Between Yoga & Yoga Therapy?

A lot of you have asked me this question, so I wanted to shed a little light on the subject to clear up any confusion out there. What’s the difference between regular yoga and yoga therapy? When most people think of yoga, they think of tall, skinny, bendy women lined up on yoga mats next

This is Why You Should Stop Freaking Out About Mercury in Retrograde

Since Mercury is the planet of communication and going retrograde makes things screwy, launching a blog is probably like spitting in Mercury’s face, but I trusted the Universe and hit “publish” anyway. If you are reading this, then the score remains: Kristal 1 : Mercury 0 WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT? Mercury goes into retrograde