Here’s a simple yet powerful exercise for the beginning of a new year. Get comfortable with this practice and you’ll never struggle with new year resolutions again.

I’m not asking you to set any goals.

Setting goals can feel oppressive, overwhelming, or unpleasant.

Too many times in the past I got super excited and attached my ego to…

Yoga, Goals, Life

Drishti: Focused gaze

If you’ve taken a yoga class, you’ve likely heard the word drishti. Drishti is the process of focusing your eyes on a single distant object, and that action helps you not fall over in front of the class when balancing in a tricky pose.

When you pick…

Recently I stumbled upon an ingenious way to break through the resistance of the thinking mind.

I’ve applied this method to amplify the benefits of affirmations.

An affirmation is a short, direct statement designed to help you take hold of your thoughts. They’re typically phrased positively, such as, “I’m happy and energized by the healthy food I eat”, versus, “I never eat junk food.”

Affirmations are…

When the abnormal seems normal.

Back when I used to take care of patients, I often took a moment to explain to them the difference between common and normal. The two are easily confused. It’s common to have back pain, but it’s not normal. …