Teen Suicide Prevention- A Holistic Approach
For our beloved Ava. Generation Z to Generation C for Covid This is an extremely difficult subject to talk about and in fact, I have waited two years to write this article. A lot of us didn’t realize the impact that Covid had on our teens. They had been in isolation for so long without […]
Shatkarma- An Ancient Yogic Cleansing for Health
I’ve practiced for over 30 years in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and it’s not until much later on the path, do they offer you yogic practices and teachings on what in Indian tantra calls the subtle body, and central and inner channels. Like most of us, I put a lot of effort into my outer […]
Healing from Stress: A 3-Day Ayurvedic Panchakarma Home Retreat to Detox and Renew
For those that were following the 2024 election, politics can be emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting. We are headed into an unprecedented and uncertain time where many agree that our nation could now change substantially. The incessant news, debates, and polarized opinions take their toll on our well-being, they certainly have mine. It is essential […]
Happiness is an Act of Civil Disobedience
Many if not most of us right now, are utterly frightened about the reinstatement of former President Trump and his inept cabinet. This can be considered a Kakistocracy, a government by the most unscrupulous, unintelligent and ill-equipped people possible. Our president-elect was: convicted of felony charges, appropriating classified documents in his bathroom that post a […]
10 Tips to Cope with Anxiety in Times of War
A few years ago after yet another school shooting in the US, I created a parent brainstorming group including a dad who was part of the I.D.F. who lived in Tel Aviv, Israel. He talked about living in times of crisis and war. People are powerful, resilient and have endured the best and worst of […]
Navigating Election Anxiety: Cultivating Inner Strength
A Campaigner… My mother used to work for the United Nations in New York. She worked specifically for UNICEF to bring awareness to the exploitation of young girls being sold into sex trafficking, early child marriages, various unspeakable abuses, not having access to education and the general inequity of civil rights globally for young girls. […]
10 Ways To Bring Positive Chi Into Your Home, Heart and… Life
In these times of intense climate change, and geo-political instability, I’m finding it imperative to do a tremendous amount of self-care, in every single way these days. I’m doing intensive practice at my mountain retreat home as much as I possibly can, and I’m living there halftime now. I’m committing to a minimum of four […]
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse: 12 Steps Toward Self-Love and Recovery
How to Untangle the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Abuse IDEALIZE, DEVALUE, DISCARD Narcissistic abuse is a very serious type of emotional abuse that is hallmarked by a Svengali-like person magnetizing you (the target or victim), into a false relationship by saying whatever could woo you into becoming emotionally vulnerable. After you are open, trusting and vulnerable, […]
World Mental Health Day: How To Uncover Strength When The World Is On Fire
This October 10th, we celebrate World Mental Health Day, and I’m reminded of the many profound challenges we face today. I turn on the news, and I have family in Florida, where there has been the worst hurricane of all time. The retirement community where my grandparents lived was decimated and they have 35 people […]
Detoxify Your Body, Mind and… Home: Connect to the Freshness
The 12 Day Wellness Journey in the New Year See Day 1 Here. Each new year offers the promise of a fresh start. As we embark on this journey into the Wood Dragon Year 2024, it is the perfect time to cleanse not only our bodies but also our emotions, minds, and homes. In fact, […]