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How Yoga Saved My Life — And My Mental Health

I used to consider yoga “low-impact” exercise. But after more than a decade of practice, it’s the one constant that has supported my mental health through spiritual growth and emotional regulation.

Riding the Lupus Roller-Coaster to Shame and Back to Self Love Again

There are approximately 1.5 million people in the US living with Lupus, 90% of them are women, and 40 percent are black women. I was diagnosed in 2016.

Why You Need a Home Yoga Practice

Studio classes are the least accessible way to experience yoga and in this blog post about the importance of establishing a home yoga practice, I explain why.

Learning to Cherish My Relationships With Women

I used to think I preferred the company of men; then I realized those relationships were mostly about sex. It was within my relationships with women that I learned to love unconditionally and now these are the relationships I cherish most.

Body Shame: It’s a Hellova Drug

Body Shame: It’s a Hellova Drug

For most of my life I’ve loved my body: It’s athleticism, grace, and curves. But lately I’ve been feeling a way about having a chronic illness, and living with a body that changes every day. Even as a teacher of self love, I experience moments of body shame, but I’m definitely not about that life. Read on to find out how I’m to loving my body — and affirmations to help you love yours too.

Down With Grind Culture (Why Rest Is Not a Luxury)

Down With Grind Culture (Why Rest Is Not a Luxury)

Say it with me: The guilt is a lie. Grind culture is dead. Rest is an act of self love. I spent most of my life running myself ragged chasing achievement, and feeling guilty about needing time to rest. Here are some tools for letting go of the guilt and creating space for rest in your life.