The Tree of Life Yoga

  I'm thinking about the value of yoga retreats. Places I've been to participate on retreats have been so magical. But not just because the actual area was beautiful but also the energy that was emanating from our practices was magical and deeply healing. The morning chorus of the birds outside my window, the waves of the ocean flowing up and down the shore or the wind blowing through the windows of the yoga room... all of it made my experiences more special. There's something about being somewhere else and letting go of your daily routine that helps you immerse yourself into the experience. Oh, and to discover new places and meet new like-minded people is deeply inspiring. That's the perfect mix for a whole new experience. Movement and meditation are more powerful when you are in the right mindset. At the same time, if you manage to completely unplug from your electronic devices, you will be able to go deeper withing yourself; the realities of your life might come and

 You're living a healthy lifestyle, you're eating a balanced diet... and yet, you still feel like you're missing something. This might be the sign that your chakras are imbalalanced. You have probably heard about the chakras and how they are important for our wellbeing. Well I have good news for you: your yoga practice can help you heal and balance them. Yoga can be a magical practice that can truly heal you from the inside out if you let it.  Yoga for the chakras There is a lot of information out there about how to keep your chakras aligned and vibrant. And it can be a bit overwhelming but I'm going to keep things very simple. Each chakra is linked to a specific part of your body. Working on these specific areas through yoga will help stimulate the energy of the corresponding chakra and rebalance it. To create an even more effective result you can direct your breath to that area of your body and feel it soften and open slowly. How can Yoga help balance the chakras? Wha

 Health Coaching in Integrative Nutrition  Is it for you? Are you curious about what a health coach in integrative nutrition does? Do you want to improve your life but you're not sure if health coaching is the right way to go? You most likely know deep inside what you need to do to improve your health but you don't know where to start. Don't worry, it's perfectly normal to feel this way and I am here to help you understand how a health coach in integrative nutrition can help you reach your goals. I know you are curious about how to improve your health and happiness otherwise you wouldn't be reading this article. And I wanted to congratulate you for deciding to take charge of your life . The first step is always the hardest. I totally understand the hesitation though, there are a lot of factors at play here. I have been a Health Coach for a few years now. Through the Tree of Life Yoga Program, I offer group and one-on-one coaching. I'll share with you how I can s

 Daily Rituals during your Menstrual Cycle Ever think about adapting your self-care habits according to your moon cycle? Have you noticed that when you push through a super packed day when you just feel like taking a nap, you end up feeling depleted? VERSUS When you happen to take some restorative time for yourself to rest and resplenish your energy, you got at the end of the day feeling rested and happy. It's amazing how a few adjustments make such a great difference. The best way to feel good during your menstrual cycle? With a sense of balance and self-respect. A strong and healthy self-care routine. Creating a Self-Care Routine In Ayurveda, yoga's sister science, the menstrual cycle is synonym to winter. And if you want to balance the energy of winter, you have to give it the opposite energies. There are so many ways to balance your winter energy but think warm and nourishing practices. Let me give you some examples. Self-Care Rituals for Menstruation: 1. Get enough sleep ,