During a yoga class many years ago (while I was in my late 20s), one of my favorite yoga teachers, Rod Stryker, said, "One really shouldn't become a yoga instructor until after age 40." I accepted the notion, and yet I still excused myself from it by justifying that I...

I had the recent pleasure of meeting two strong forces behind the forward-looking non-profit organization, Global Green, USA. Matt Petersen (President and CEO) and Ruben Aronin (Director, Communications) are incredibly complimentary in their strengths and experience, with equal passion and logic fueling their approach of expanding global awareness...

In light of Prince William and Catherine Middleton's divine celebration of love worldwide, I felt it fitting to define the meaning of what it is to be "royal." Throughout the centuries, we have equated the term with that of being superior. Yet, the definition of royal is that of "relating...

I had the honor of attending Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation annual celebration last week. This organization that Mariska started works to heal, educate and empower victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. They also have...

On Aug 16, 2010, around 4:30pm, Dr. Frank Ryan died when his 1995 Jeep Wrangler went off the side of Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu and landed on its roof. As I periodically checked the internet for any accident investigation results, I gathered my...

In the popular memoir book, Eat Pray Love, the author begins her journey in Rome, Italy. There she quickly learns the secret of the Italian culture - their modus operandi is the art of doing nothing. Deciding to connect with my Italian heritage, I challenged myself to detach from my...

Did you hear the phone call recordings of Oksana Grigorieva and the assumed Mel Gibson? I did. Yep, I listened to all five of the five currently publicized. I was surprised at my response when I heard the first recording. I was mortified that Oksana would calculate such a manipulative...

With my car lease due to expire, I had been searching for a new car for the last five to six months. I test drove a vehicle from almost every automaker to get a feel for what I liked. I was looking at a few hybrid cars in efforts to...

Mantra: I AM
Exercise: Savasana

I intended to write this blog last week, in light of the Easter Holiday. I felt that the mantra I AM was very fitting for the symbolism of Easter Sunday. In Exodus 3:14, Jesus identified himself as "I AM," perhaps affirming himself...

Mantra: I am Lucky
Exercise: Padmasana

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! It is believed that Saint Patrick's Day has been celebrated in Ireland since before the 1600s. It was also believed to have originated as a one-day break during Lent, the forty-day period of fasting practiced by Roman Catholics. This...

Mantra: I Am Free
Exercise: Warrior III

I worked at Sea World when I was in my twenties as a performer on Cast Away Island. My character's name was China Dawn - a fitness infomercial star who was stranded on an island, desperate for a way back home to...

Mantra: I Am Real
Exercise: Mirror Exercise

There happened to be a long line at the supermarket this morning. So while I waited my turn, I perused some of the magazines displayed along the checkout line. I am usually pretty humored by some of the more outlandish stories displayed...

Mantra: I Am Steady
Exercise: Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

I attended the Burning Man Festival a few years ago in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. A high percentage of Burning Man attendees spend massive amounts of time and energy creating projects and pieces for this extravagant show and tell....

Mantra: I Am New
Exercise: Manifestation Board

Happy New Year! It's time for our New Year's resolutions, intentions, diets, workouts, etc. We are re-birthing ourselves again. The theory of rebirth is almost as ancient as thought itself. Now, I am not referring to the rebirth process as defined by...

Mantra: I Am Passionate
Exercise: Single Object Focus

In the steam room at the gym tonight five women discussed the hot topic of Tiger Woods and his supposed extramarital affairs that continue to headline our news. With all the play by play commentaries on his chip in the bunker,...

With our bodies and immune systems continually exposed to the onslaught of pollution, chemical additives and inorganic technological residues, it is always a good time to give our bodies an internal cleanse. This blog includes all the information that you will need to participate in The One Day Detox hosted...

Mantra: I Am Thankful
Exercise: Camel Pose

Camel pose stretches the front of the body including the chest, abdomen, and quadriceps. It improves your spinal flexibility, as well as opening your heart center.

Instructions:

1. Kneel on the floor with your...

Mantra: I Am Clear
Exercise: Neck & Jaw Stretches

Yogis believe in energy systems running throughout our bodies. These energy centers, or "wheels", are called chakras. Each chakra vibrates at a different frequency, creating different colors and sound tones. In addition, each...

Mantra: I Am Kind
Posture: Tree Pose

The tree pose asana has multiple physical benefits. It strengthens the thighs, calves, ankles and spine. It stretches the inner thighs and groin area, and it improves an overall sense of balance. It can also...

Mantra: I Am Healthy
Exercise: Sun Salutation / Hydration

Today we are going to work with the relationship of two essential elements: Fire and Water. Water is a high priority for attaining optimum health. Your body is over 70% water. Your brain is over 85% water. Adequate hydration is...