Many people have the same complaint: “I don’t have time to <insert healthy habit/ activity>!” Some of these may be familiar struggles:
Take a moment right now and place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly, and observe how you’re breathing.
Are your breaths short and shallow, and is the hand on your chest moving to your breath?
Read MoreThis weekend is one of the rare weekends where I'm back in Amsterdam, with no trips nor big upcoming weekday events planned. I love these weekends at home where I can just potter around, veg out and chill. I usually start these off by heading to the organic farmers' market, Noordermarkt, on Saturday morning. You can really feel the changing seasons...
Read MoreI've been getting lots of comments from people about how they just don't have the time to start their day healthy. I totally connect with the "THERE'S NOT ENOUGH TIME!" thought - and changing up your morning routine just takes a little bit of practice before you get into a new groove. As someone who used to be a total night person, I've changed my circadian rhythm around so that I'm now actually more of a morning person than a night person.
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Lately, I’ve been noticing a familiar pattern - both in myself and in the people I work with.
We know we need rest. We feel the signs of fatigue or overwhelm.
But the idea of doing something about it feels like too much…
Every month, I write “5 Good Things” to help you bring your yoga and meditation practice from your mat into your life. It’s the apps, books, podcasts, products that have helped me live a little more intentionally. This is a preview of 2025’s emails.
Having been on a number of silent retreats and made a few videos on some of my experiences, it’s natural that I often get asked the question of: “Which silent retreat would you recommend?”
Here are some of the teachers I’ve studied with and places I’ve been to I’d recommend…
Every month, I write “5 Good Things” to help you bring your yoga and meditation practice from your mat into your life. It’s the apps, books, podcasts, products that have helped me live a little more intentionally. This is a preview of 2024’s emails.
Afternoon meditation for positivity. When you need a little pick-me-up or power nap, this short guided meditation can help you emerge a little more rested, ready to continue your day with more positive energy.
Why do I keep returning to silent retreats regularly? I'm on my fourth silent meditation retreat now and have been going regularly, every 6 months to 1 year. I go through why I regularly give myself these timeouts... and if life constantly feels overwhelming with too much going on - perhaps you might want to consider training with an experienced meditation teacher near you too!
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Every first Sunday of the month I write 5 Good Things - a monthly email of reflections, practices, and small insights designed to support your nervous system and help bring mindful awareness into daily life. This is a preview of 2026’s emails.