KristinOct 6, 20202 minDon't Call it a Dream, Call it a PlanHaving an action plan in advance to avoid making unhealthy decisions or slipping back into unhealthy patterns is essential, as is...
KristinSep 29, 20202 minThe Gateway to Health & HappinessIn 2006, I was introduced to hula-hooping by a friend while living in LA. FFWD to 2007 when I moved back to Buffalo, NY. I brought my...
KristinSep 24, 20202 minUsing Scents to Soothe the SensesDid you know that flavor is actually a result of aroma? Our mouths are equipped with taste buds on our tongues and palates that determine...
KristinSep 22, 20201 minStop Stress & Anxiety in its TracksDepending on what you're experiencing and what time of day it is, your meditation practice may change. Rhythmic counting is an excellent...
KristinSep 8, 20201 minBeing PresentImagine you're standing on a train platform. The trains on the left-side are your thoughts about the past. The trains on the right, are...
KristinAug 28, 20201 minRiding the WaveRiding the Wave is a central technique used by Kripalu Yoga instructors. It helps you to better navigate the ever-changing emotional...
KristinAug 24, 20201 minMindful BoundariesWe teach people how to treat us, do you agree? Boundaries allow us to set limits of what we are willing or not willing to accept from others
KristinJul 24, 20202 minHow to Set Healthy BoundariesIf you weren't taught what healthy boundaries were growing up, then odds are that this is going to make you feel uncomfortable. If you're...
KristinJul 16, 20201 minWhat is Mindful Living?It's what I hear some of my teachers refer to as "Living their Yoga", or "Yoga with a capital Y". It's more than just the physical...
KristinJul 13, 20202 minHow to: Consciously CommunicateImproving your communication skills can improve all aspects of your life, whether it's at school, or home. It can help deepen the...
KristinJun 12, 20201 minIf You Feel Like Meditation Isn’t For You, Try This Instead:You’ve tried many different styles of meditation in the past, but focusing on your breath gets boring or frustrating. Or, you just feel...
KristinApr 30, 20201 minPut a lil' Spring in Your StepIn Ayurveda we believe in changing your diet with the season. The coming of Spring can bring a lot of sticky feelings whether it's...
KristinApr 20, 20202 minThe Hidden Magic of RoutineMost people know what Yoga is, but not so much about Ayurveda. What you might not know, is that it is the sister science to Yoga....
KristinNov 15, 20192 minA Bedtime Routine for Restful SleepSleep typically happens during the "kapha" time of day. At night, this occurs between 6-10pm. Kapha is naturally slow and sluggish which...
KristinSep 27, 20191 minLet GoWho else loves putting their legs up the wall? best pose ever! Get all the benefits of an inversion without injuring your neck or...
KristinAug 31, 20192 minWhy Do You Practice Yoga?There is something truly magical about taking a class with a skilled, and experienced Yoga instructor who can effortlessly guide you inward
KristinAug 25, 20192 minUncomfortable FeelingsEver since I saw Aladdin back in 1992, I had always been inspired, intrigued and curious about voice-acting because of Robin Williams'...
KristinJul 6, 20191 min7 Life Lessons from a YogiEvery once in awhile, something reminds you (or in this case me), some of the lessons I have learned throughout my life.
KristinJun 20, 20191 min5 Years Ago TodayOn June 20, 2014; exactly 5 years ago today I graduated from Kripalu having completed my 200hr yoga teaching program. Once again, I find...