Modern Mudras: Part 7 Surya Mudra (The Gesture of the Sun, Inner Fire & Vitality)

(Month 8 Modern Mudras) Modern Mudras: Surya Mudra (The Gesture of the Sun, Inner Fire & Vitality) Surya Mudra is a gesture that brings warmth and steady energy into the body. When life feels heavy, slow, or stagnant, this mudra entices a little spark back into the system. In yoga philosophy, the... Read More

Modern Mudras: Part 6 Hakini Mudra (The Gesture of Integration and Focus)

(Part 6: Modern Mudras) Modern Mudras: Hakini Mudra (Mudra of the Mind, The Gesture of Integration and Focus)Hakini Mudra is the one I come back to when my brain feels like it has too many tabs open. You know the feeling. You are doing all the things, thinking all the thoughts, holding all the re... Read More

Modern Mudras: Part 5 Hridaya Mudra (The Gesture of The Heart)

(Part 5: Modern Mudras) Modern Mudras: Part 4 Hridaya Mudra (The Gesture of The Heart)Hridaya MudraThere are moments when the heart needs a little extra support. Not in a dramatic way. Not in a fix everything way. Just in a quiet, steady, human unconditional love kind of way. Hridaya Mudra meets ... Read More

Modern Mudras: Part 4 Prana Mudra (The Gesture of Vital Life Energy)

(Part 4: Modern Mudras) Modern Mudras: Prana Mudra (The Gesture of Vital Life Energy)Prana MudraPrana Mudra is a gesture all about waking things up gently. Energy, focus, and that spark that sometimes starts to dim without notice. A few fingers touch, a few stay long and boom that's it. Prana Mud... Read More

Modern Mudras: Part 3 Apana Mudra (The Gesture of Elimination and Release)

(Part 3: Modern Mudras) Modern Mudras: Apana Mudra (The Gesture of Elimination and Release)Okay can we all agree that we all hold on to way too much. Thoughts, stress, tension, and energy that isn’t even ours. Apana Mudra is the graceful way of saying, “No thanks, I’m done carrying this.” It’s kn... Read More

Modern Mudras Part 2: Gyan Mudra (The Gesture of Wisdom)

(Part 2: Modern Mudras) Modern Mudras: Gyan Mudra (The Gesture of Wisdom)The index finger and thumb connect, so simple and subtle, but mighty. This one’s a classic, gorgeous humans. Gyan Mudra (also known as Chin Mudra when the palms face down) is the gesture of wisdom, insight, and focus. It’s t... Read More

How to Stay Grounded, Grateful and Sane This Holiday Season.

How to stay grounded, grateful and sane this holiday season.Ohhhh, the holidays. A magical time of twinkling lights, festive music, and… complete chaos. We've got work deadlines, family gatherings, and the constant barrage of holiday “cheer” (aka consumerism on steroids), so it’s easy to feel lik... Read More

Modern Mudras: Part 1 Anjali Mudra (The Gesture of Reverence)

(Part 1: Modern Mudras) Modern Mudras: Anjali Mudra (The Gesture of Reverence)When our palms and fingertips meet at the heart, something quiet but profound happens (stay with me here-good shit ahead). The breath slows, the shoulders soften, and the mind quiets. This is our own personal freakin' m... Read More

How To Thrive Not Just Survive During Mercury Retrograde

How To Thrive Not Just Survive During Mercury RetrogradeHere’s my cheat sheet to guide you with finding calm, clarity, and compassion during this cosmic slowdown. If you’ve spent any time online (and I know we ALL have), you’ve seen all of the memes. This is one of my faves: “When Mercury Retrogr... Read More

Modern Mudras: 12 Hand Gestures To Shift Your Energy

Modern Mudras: 12 Hand Gestures to Shift Your EnergyWhen you bring your palms together at your heart, everything settles a little. The breath begins to even out, the noise fades, and you come back to the present moment. Simple, quiet, and powerful. This is a moment that can remind us why we show ... Read More