Yesterday I was sitting on the train talking Spanglish to an American guy visiting from Colombia. I met him at a 5 rhythms dance class, and after telling me about his interesting life, he commented on my presence in the class, “While everyone was dancing around all crazy, you were moving to your own beat in the corner of the room looking out the window connecting with the sunset.” As I looked into his eyes, I felt that he could see me. He knew more about me than words could say and I began to cry.
Read MoreI’m a free spirit. That means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Yesterday, lying under a tree seeking refuge from the sun, a handsome photographer told me about Plato’s The Allegory of the Caves, and it sparked a sense of deeper compassion for every person I meet. I live in a cave that is a creation of my life experiences. No two caves are the same and thus the way I experience life and define free spirit is likely different from yours.
Read MoreWe all begin our journey of healing somewhere. It's a cyclical process of light and suffering. Oftentimes my clients are mirrors into my soul. They inspire me and we support each other through the healing process. I wrote this letter to a client and thought it may be an inspiration for others. Namaste
Read MoreMaintaining a sexy physique can be challenging! We are constantly bombarded with tempting delicious foods that plump up the parts of our bodies we rather deflate. I know this is something some of my clients struggle with and the key is to eat your best when you can. As healthy as I am about my eating habits, I still enjoy meals out with friends, and yes I’ll have dessert on occasion. My secret is that I stick to these 7 tips as much as possible and trust me, I love to eat, AND I never feel deprived! The trick is NOT to diet, but rather develop a healthy lifestyle and eat in a way that prevents disease as well. These 7 easy to follow tips can help you on your way…
Read MoreI’m all about cleansing the body. I think there are safe ways to do so, and not so safe ways. This past week I did "The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush" by Andreas Moritz and let me tell you… it was amazing and interesting and a first in many ways for me. I warn you this blog may be a bit graphic because I’m going to be honest about this gut cleanse so you may not want to read this while eating…
Read MoreIt's rainy and gray in NYC. There is sadness in the air. This past week, I know of two people who overdosed, and I'm sure there were more. I wrote this blog sitting in the dark with the raindrops pattering against the window, exploring and embracing the darkness while remembering that where there is darkness there is light...
Read MoreCommunity has been entering into my field lately. You may be wondering what this idea of “community” even means and why it matters? Well, maybe community is the answer to create a more enriching life. Community may be an important component of our individual wellbeing and a good thing for society at large. Luckily, there are various ways to bring the essence of community into our daily lives— even in major cities.
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