What is the power pose? As our emotions and behaviors are intricately connected, certain hormones like testosterone and cortisol play a...

Did you know that our habits are formed away from the control of the brain's conscious, decision-making frontal lobes? Deep in the brain,...

"Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence...which is very important for good health." - Dalai Lama The body's longest cranial...

When taking a big step, how do we know when we're ready? With any big decision, there's a high level of uncertainty attached to that leap....

When we're submerged into the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, taking a second to regroup may feel like an hour. However, what if...

With our competing responsibilities in our day-to-day lives, squeezing in an hour workout, let alone any exercise, can prove challenging....

When I teach group fitness, I notice that my full experience seems both mindless yet gratifying/invigorating. Though it's a challenge...

There's a lot of buzz about the link between sugar and the circuitry in our brains. As sugar can directly affect our activation...

When it comes to living in accordance with our passions, many of us tend to fall short. We tend to work long hours connected to a...

In a world where there is a constant stream of pressure to be happy, it may be difficult for some to stay upbeat. Even with daily...

When I was a kid, I would look forward to book fairs and library time as much as recess. During lectures, I would sneak some reading...

Do you ever wonder why certain days in our memory stand out more than others? One variable boils down to the body's tactile memory and...

I remember a while ago, I used to consistently hear the advice, "You should NEVER eat after 10pm or it'll make you gain weight." ...

What Is Journaling? As a writer, I wanted to include a post about the power of journaling and communicating our experiences on paper. ...

Throughout my group fitness classes, I pepper in a healthy amount of imagery. The reason for this is that an image can convey a large...

Pilates is one of my favorite formats to teach, but I frequently have students that ask me how it differs from a traditional yoga class. ...

I believe in nourishing our own happiness. Intuitively, when we’re feeling a sharp emotion or even boredom, we reach for the foods that...

While we can try to find ways to mitigate the sources of stress in our life, it's truly impossible to live stress-free. In the face of...

The body is designed to rid itself of most toxins quite naturally by itself. Our livers and kidneys will remove some toxins within...

The psoas muscle, which performs a dual role as a core stabilizer and hip flexor, is where the seat of our soul lies. This muscle aids...