"The greatest wealth is health." - Virgil
My passion in life is helping people bring more strength and balance to their bodies and minds, so they can live a healthier, more fulfilling and joyful life. Here you will find tips on how to improve every aspect of your life through healthy eating, exercise and yoga.
As an ACE-certified group fitness instructor and yoga teacher, I don't just write about health and fitness - I live and breathe it every day. I love getting people off the couch and helping them sweat and stretch their way to good health. Browse my website for the latest in health and fitness news and parenting tips, or join me in one of my weekly classes.
Blog Posts:
Which Veggies Pack the Healthiest Punch?
6 Ways to Clear Out the Clutter
How to Overcome Disabilities through Yoga
Published Magazine Stories:
How to Overcome Disabilities through Yoga
The first time I saw Shawn Sullivan roll up in a wheelchair to a power yoga class, I figured he must have misread the schedule. I had just laid out my mat and was ready to take a challenging hot vinyasa class loaded with pushups, complicated arm balances and inversions.…
The Secret to Long-Term Weight Loss
If you’re looking for the maximum calorie burn, high-intensity aerobics is the go-to fitness activity. A vigorous one-hour swim will burn around 700 calories for the average 160-pound person. And going on an hour-long fast-paced run can burn a whopping 850 calories or more. Compare that with a typical Hatha…
6 Steps to Sleeping Soundly
Sleep deprived people not only walk around feeling groggy, but they also put themselves at a higher risk of chronic diseases, obesity and accidents. Here are a few simple ways you can get the sleep you need to rejuvenate and heal your body and mind: 1) Make sleep a priority.…
Letting Go – Unexpected Sounds and Sensations in Yoga
One of my students walked up to me after class looking like she had just had a good cry. “I don’t know what happened. I came to class feeling really stressed, and while I was in that deep hip opener, the tears started flowing, like someone turned on a faucet.”…