Becoming… lost

November 20, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

I may not be a psychiatrist or counselor; but I AM however, a professional on becoming lost – and finding a positive new direction. “Getting lost is not a waste of time; to travel is to Evolve” -Pierre Bernard I’m not talking about just geographically (though I’m good at that too) here, although sometimes I […]

Yoga: A Beginners Guide to Finding Zen

November 2, 2016.Reading time 23 minutes.

Originating from India, Yoga is not exactly new science. However, with the trending “wellness” theme replacing pure fitness, it is definitely something that is becoming more popular by the day. If you’re new to yoga (often translated simple as “union”), the whole scene can be one big, confusing “I think I’ll just download the app”. […]

Ahimsa: Inner Peace through Non-Violence

September 21, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Yoga is more than just the Asana or postures on the mat. When studied at depth, it is broken down into Pantanjali’s eight limbs or branches, where part one, is focused on the Yama’s. To simplify this, a “Yama” (five in total), is an ethical practice one must adhere to in accordance with the yogic lifestyle. Consequently, […]

Powerful Lessons Travel Teaches

September 7, 2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

I’ve spent much of the past 6 years traveling, with the longest “home” ground lasting all of 9 months at any one time. While a life of transit can be unsettling; it also throws down some amazing opportunities to learn, grow and become all the more stronger. Here’s what I’ve learned and how I relate […]

SWADHYAYA: The Art of Self-Study

July 26, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

“My goal is not to be better than anyone else, but to be better than I used to be” I remember hearing one morning at Sampoorna Yoga (For Body Mind & Soul) India after “Leave your ego at the door”, that you “should not compare yourself to the person on the next mat”. The […]

Becoming: GRATEFUL

July 19, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

When I’m happy, I often forget to write. I forget to see that the beauty in my struggle has forged past all that holds me back; the injuries, the illness, the skeletons in the closet, the weather, the lag in motivation, the exhaustion and all of the road blocks and people who doubted my ability […]

Becoming: Rested

November 16, 2015.Reading time 10 minutes.

If you’re reading this, you’re unlikely to be a stranger to fitness training. Early mornings, cross – fitting, yoga, F45, boxing, the “working lunch”, resistance training, running, swimming, post – work work – outs, cycling, power walks… whatever your fitness routine & goals are, today I wanted to remind you to REST. Yes, REST! With […]

Holistic Health – What does it really mean?

September 28, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Holistic Health: What is it? Holistic. Over the past few years, this word has often been linked to medicine, food, environment, yoga, fitness, mindset and lifestyle. All too often it is thrown around as a fashionable term for marketing a technique or product, but what exactly is it? From the origin holism, “a theory that […]