I recently started the Executive MBA program at MIT. The program is designed for mid-level executives and attracts a talented, international, amazing group of people who are interested in positively changing the world. Before the first week of school, I put out to my class of 126, if anyone would want to learn how to […]
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Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Family: Five Tips to Balance Your hOMe
Is your home your sanctuary? Is your family your inspiration? For many of us, the answer to these questions too often is, no. This unfortunately creates a blame game and perpetual expressions of stress. With just a little information, a whole lot of intention setting, and some responsible follow-through, this paradigm can change. Here are […]
Feed the Beast or Starve It! The Choice is Yours.
One of the most wonderful experiences we have in life is to be in relationship. There is the relationship we have with our parents, our siblings, our friends, our special someone, our teachers, our colleagues and our mentors. All of these will be different, and they all serve a purpose. One of the most important […]
Fight the Fight: Be Kind!
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” The other day I was walking along the Charles River as I love to do. The sun was glistening just so on the water and the sail boats where spinning. When the weather turns beautiful in New England, and in New […]
The Simple-How, When, Where and Why of Meditation
How Decide to meditate and set an intention to meditate. Decide how long you will meditate and choose an anchor, which can be a word, a mantra, or your breath. Meditate with your spine straight from the tail bone to the top of the head. Close your eye while seated comfortably. Yes, you can lie […]
How to Lose Belly Fat: Yoga & Sleep!
Summer is just around the corner. At this time of year, we start to shed our layers and remember that we have a body. You might think there is nothing you can do to lose stubborn belly fat, but that is simply not true in fact two thing that you love to do can help […]
Treat Yourself! Urban Weekend Retreat!
In terms of getting back to balance, very little compares to taking time for yourself! But we know it can sometimes feel impossible to carve time to getaway. Health Yoga Life has created the Boston Urban Weekend Retreat just for you. Join us this Memorial Day for a rejuvenation of mind, body and spirit. You […]
Creating Intimacy Through Presence
Yoga is a whole way of life. It can shape and heal the body, but it also gives us deeper connection to ourselves. In a world that is always trying to pull us off center we need a tool to help us become more present. Why? Because from presence comes power! True, authentic power! This […]
National Yoga Month: Bring a Friend for Free!
“The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.” -T.K.V. Desikachar It’s time to come back to your mat, yogi. You’ve been busy over the summer traveling, enjoying the beautiful weather, meeting with friends, visiting family. […]
Grow Your Yoga Tribe!
Practicing yoga is so much more than a good workout. Each time we step onto our mats, we are connecting with our bodies, our minds, our teachers, and the community of Yogis around us! As we breathe in together, hold poses together, and expand our boundaries together, we unite with the global community of Yogis […]
