Answer this question truthfully… Are you ignoring your body? In our society, the vast majority of people live exclusively in their head (yes, even workout junkies). And a small percentage falls into the trap of what I call spiritual escapism, living in the clouds. Both are delusional. The key – to Read more…
Floatation tanks (aka float tanks, isolation tanks or sensory deprivation tanks) are lightless, mostly soundproof tanks filled with Epsom salt and water at skin temperature, which makes you float on the surface of the water. In this setting, you experience little to no external stimuli and are able to relax Read more…
When your body, mind and spirit are in harmony, an intrinsic sense of well-being permeates the totality of your existence. However, this harmony of self is a perpetual balancing act. Neglect any layer of yourself and the others become compromised as well. Think of yourself as a bicycle. Your physical Read more…
Spring is in the air. With the influx of warm, gorgeous weather, it’s natural to be really giddy. It’s easy to get engulfed by the fair weather frenzy and feel utterly ungrounded. In addition to the shift of seasons, there was a full moon and a powerful solar flare this week Read more…
As humans, we tend to learn best through metaphor. That’s why the most profound spiritual texts are gloriously allegorical. To leverage this effect, I came up with an illuminating metaphor for the mind, body and spirit: Life is a voyage and you are the captain of your vessel. Life is Read more…
It’s the middle of winter, for those of us in the northern hemisphere. And most people are all like… The cold can actually be invigorating if you’re well equipped. But many have a hard time even accepting chilly weather (let alone enjoying it.) Why? Because this time of year also Read more…
So I was in the gym in my apartment building the other day. I warmed up on the yoga mat, then made my way to the dumbbells. But before I even picked up a weight, I noticed this guy… Painfully skinny, shrugging spastically jerking dumbbells with reckless abandon. Dropping the weights Read more…