• Observations From the Mat #3: My Transformation

    When looking back at how I became more in touch with my body and mind, which lead me to lose 20 pounds, as of this post, and begin meditating, there are certain watershed moments and critical people that have contributed. Without a doubt being diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease and referred to a yoga-loving physical Read more

  • Minimalism: my personal Ideals

    About a year ago I read Everything That Remains  by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. A book based on the wonderful, if not original, idea of cutting out all the unnecessary possessions and focusing on the really important thinks. People have been advocating living a frugal, simple lifestyle to magnify the remaining elements since Sparta. If Read more

  • The secret to not slipping during your down dog!

    I’ve slipped from time to time, and I don’t want to buy those yoga gloves and footwear! My wife bought me a pair of Gaiam yoga socks which work better on hard surfaces so if I can just start doing yoga at home without my mat–which is currently at work–I shouldn’t have this problem. Check Read more

  • Five things to do before breakfast for a happy day

    Okay, so on work days I don’t eat a breakfast per se. I have a biscuit or a croissant with my coffee during my morning break around 9:30 a.m–about four hours after I get up. I know I should be eating right when I get up so perhaps that will be another year’s resolution. Dropping Read more