What If You Had Lunch With Yourself?
Somewhere along the way, I heard someone define success like this . . . If you had lunch with the nine year old version of... (read more)
When TV Isn’t Mind-Numbing
“I am but ashes and dust.” “For me, the universe was created.” I pulled this pair of quotations (author unknown) from the Iconoclasts program on... (read more)
"Hello, Gods, it’s me, Om Gal."
While you certainly do not need to be Hindu to practice yoga (as evidenced by the 30 million Americans of a broad spectrum of faiths... (read more)
Moore is Better!
The Buddha famously espoused the teaching of the Middle Way, a path that hails moderation as the way to Nirvana, as opposed to asceticism or... (read more)
Om Gal Glossary
OM: Sacred monosyllable symbolizing oneness/the Absolute; the oldest, most popular mantra. MANTRA: Thought or intention expressed in sound (e.g. prayer, hymn, plan). MUDRA: Literally, a... (read more)
A Pose a Day Keeps the Blahs Away
Many of us have an “all or none” attitude hard-wired into our systems. While this quality can serve us in certain ways, it also defeats... (read more)
WholesOMe Honey Wheat Soda Bread
If you must be cooped up inside during the cold winter months, you might as well embrace the whole, cozy, homebody routine and start baking.... (read more)
Om Gal is a Bit of a Goof . . .
OK, truthfully? A big goof. However, for the most part, I will spare you my G-rated jokes and all too available puns. Nevertheless, today, I... (read more)
Feeling Toxic?
Three easy antidotes to try today: 1.) Practice the Buddhist principle of “right speech.” In modern terms- stop talking trash. Don’t gossip. Don’t speak disparagingly... (read more)
Cold Outside? A Meditation to Warm Your Heart.
Burrr! You may or may not be from blustery Boston like me, where people are freezing their asanas off today, but you can still benefit... (read more)
Skip the B.S: The Most Efficient Workout You’ll Ever Need
I created this workout a few years ago while in Spain without access to a gym. It’s easy to adapt to any skill level and... (read more)
"A Side of Zen With Your Meal?"
The city of Boston is abuzz with raves for the new uber-hip restaurant Meyers + Chang, and I’ll leave the food reviews to people with... (read more)
A Dessert You’ll Want to Eat for Breakfast- And You Can!
This dessert is so healthy that it can also be served for breakfast. The only alteration might be the side with which you pair it.... (read more)
Om Sweet Home Yoga Practice
For anyone interested in recreating the intensity of a heated yoga class in their own home or striking the balance needed to fit yoga into... (read more)
An AB-solutely Kickass Exercise
I adapted this abdominal exercise from one that I learned in a great group fitness class at Equinox. You need to be seated on a... (read more)
