In the middle of a global pandemic, it’s not surprising that wellness topics, apps, and devices have become our go-to guides for survival. What you may find surprising, though, are the extraordinary…
Fitness
The languid movements associated with Tai Chi, often referred to as ‘meditation in motion’ can be mesmerizing. Perhaps you’ve watched others practice this gentle, ancient art form in nature; their movements mimicking…
When we hear the word “trauma,” we instantly assume it doesn’t apply to us. The heaviness of the word automatically puts is in a state of denial. Several people I have spoken…
A lot of us take out health for granted. We try to live right, cut down on sweets, and get more exercise. But, in general, we just assume everything will be fine.…
With the increasing number of restrictions, one may think that living a healthy lifestyle is some sort of a luxury, but you can’t be further from the truth. Living a healthy lifestyle…
A couple of weeks ago, windy and cold weather suddenly swept through the East Coast states. My husband and I were in New England for our niece’s third birthday. I was on…
I was doing a live (virtual) Q&A after giving a talk on the power of mindfulness for East West Connection in mid-August, when a woman asked, “What is the best kind of…
I am a certified personal trainer. I lead classes mostly for women and men looking to lose weight and have fun doing it. Being stuck at home due to COVID-19 isn’t easy,…
While I was growing up, my mother was very particular about us finishing dinner by 7:30pm. So once I moved to the United States, the concept of eating dinner by 6:30pm was…
While this year has revealed to us the many limits of mankind and the extent of human bias and ignorance, it has also taught us about resilience, humanity, and faith. From the…