Three smooth plane rides and 34 hours later, we finally landed in Bangalore. Our taxi man pulled the car up and helped us load all our goods in the trunk. He had a red bindi on his forehead and a missing tooth, and was exceptionally tired, given that we landed at 3:20am. So tired, in fact, that he fell asleep while driving us to Mysore several times. Only for a few seconds at a time, but still. He stopped twice during the trip - once for coffee, and the other we're not so sur

Am I the only one who gets super excited about healthy teas, tonics, and elixirs? I just love having a delicious and nutritious drink to sip on, especially as a nursing mama! These three tonics are some of my top go-to's these days. They're healthy, healing, rejuvenating, and soulful. Skullcap and Lavender Tea>> Skullcap has been used throughout history to relieve anxiety and tension and aid in better sleep. Due to large amounts of flavonoids, this herb acts as a gentle sedat

As many of you know, Sean and I are traveling to India at the end of this month (!!) to practice Ashtanga yoga at the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) with Sharath Jois. And yes, we are bringing our baby. I've received many mixed reactions about traveling across the world with my little 15 month old peanut. For the most part, people are super excited for us. Others are inspired to start traveling with their own babies. And some think we're crazy. I mean, I do

I've come to the realization that I've spent a lot of my life not believing in my own worth. It's manifested itself in several different ways at different points in my life; downplaying my successes, rebounding compliments with self-belittling responses, unhealthy relationships... just to name a few. It really held me back from living my life freely and joyfully on many occasions. In those moments, I couldn't see that, truthfully, the only thing blocking me was myself. When w