Have you ever attended a yoga class and felt out of your comfort zone? You’re not alone! With so many different types of yoga available, it can be hard to make sense of what type of yoga is right for … Continue reading Common Styles of Yoga Explained
With recent shelter-in-place regulations being put into effect in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, attending in-person yoga classes is no longer an option. However, it is during these uneasy times that practicing yoga and meditation to release … Continue reading Four Everyday Hip-Openers to Try at Home
I have been a yoga teacher for nearly three years now and I have noticed a few common misconceptions about yoga teachers. So I decided it’s … Continue reading Three Common Misconceptions about Yoga Teachers
Mardi Gras—French for Fat Tuesday—falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. A centuries-old festival, Mardi Gras first took place in New Orleans on March 3, 1699 when French explorers came to present-day New Orleans, Louisiana (now termed NOLA) and held … Continue reading Mardi Gras Must-Dos While in NOLA
I often get asked how my skin is so soft. And the short answer is that I exfoliate before moisturizing and use only natural, cruelty-free products. Now for the long answer. As a girl with incredibly sensitive skin, I learned … Continue reading My Secret to Super Soft Skin
February 14 is arguably one of the most romantic days of the year. On Valentine’s Day we express love and like to significant others through gifts and flowers. This year I am reminded that it is important to not only … Continue reading Five Heart-Openers to Practice this Valentine’s Day
After receiving so much positive feedback on my vegan mac n’ cheese post, I decided to share another guilty pleasure of mine that I managed to turn vegan—grilled cheese! Here are my top three vegan grilled cheese recipes. Vegan Pizza … Continue reading Vegan Grilled Cheese—Three Ways
In Russian culture January 14 is the “old” new year or Старый Новый год (stary novy god). The days between the “new” New Year (January 1) and the “old” New Year (January 14) are a time to celebrate the upcoming … Continue reading What is Yoga Nidra and Why it Should be on Your New Year’s Resolution List
Seven years ago I went on my birthright trip, and it changed my life. I was a freshman in college when I spontaneously decided to spend my winter vacation in Israel—ten days exploring the Holy Land with a group of … Continue reading Becoming Bat Mitzvah on Birthright
Every year, as the holiday season rolls around (what feels like earlier and earlier each year), I am reminded of what it is like to be … Continue reading What it is like to be Jewish during the “Christmas” Season
