How to De-Stress Your December
Tired, angry, anxious, resentful, distracted, withdrawn . . . The adjectives are flowing freely at my December De-Stress Workshop, after I ask the group to... (read more)
Santa’s Cookies Get The Slimdown
You need to leave Santa the requisite cookies; however, you don’t need to bore the guy with ho hum Chips Ahoy. Instead, try baking your... (read more)
Shopping For A Yoga Teacher?
Recently, a thoughtful reader inquired about what an appropriate gift might be for a student to give a yoga teacher for the holidays, so I... (read more)
Elf of Health: Live Better, Stress Less
Saturday, Tip 20: Need someone to keep a watchful eye on your nutrition choices but can’t pony up for a professional? Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong organization... (read more)
A Boston Yogi Advises: "Pahk the Cah"
Here in Boston, we’re hunkering down for a developing snowstorm. Last night, I vigilantly watched the news ticker, awaiting the cancellation of my classes today-... (read more)
Stop Shouldering Your Burdens
Stress can settle just about anywhere in our bodies, manifested in countless forms- from a tense lower back to a crick in the neck to... (read more)
Quote: Pema Chodron
“Mindfulness is the ground; refraining is the path. Refraining is one of those uptight words that sound repressive. Surely alive, juicy, interesting people would not... (read more)
A Slim Down Secret For Santa?
Even the man who eats countless cookies on Christmas Eve and chums around with gaggles of saccharin elves (who presumably provide him with a steady... (read more)
Show Some Love!
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright, right? The above photo pictures me and Om Bro smooching our grandmother last Christmas. Today, for the... (read more)
2 Tips To Keep Om Pals Feeling Fine This Holiday Season Weekend
Today’s Elf of Health tip is a two-for, mostly because this little elf was a oui bit busy and neglected to post one yesterday. My... (read more)
Meditate For Mental Health
Elf of Health Tip of the Day: stop and take 10 deep, meditative breaths right NOW. Close your eyes if you can. Sit or stand... (read more)
Elves Dig Green
Today’s Elf of Health tip is simple: eat your vegetables! Many people over-complicate their nutrition plans by villifying certain foods, stocking up on others, and... (read more)
Catch Your Zs
Sleep is the body’s way of healing itself. During the holidays, it’s tempting to skip your standard amount of shut-eye in favor of all the... (read more)
Happiness Starts with an H(2O)!
This week: Be sure to stay hydrated. The act of drinking plenty of H2O has profoundly positive effects on one’s health and mood. Being well... (read more)
Holiday Recipe Hit: Tofu Pumpkin Pie
Today, the “Elf of Health” is giving up the goods in the kitchen. I made the following recipe for tofu pumpkin pie last night (just... (read more)
