I was up unusually early this sunny Saturday morning, having invited myself on a field trip with my daughter, who was meeting my sister for a garden tour. There was a time years ago when I was always up and out of the house early on Saturday mornings. My husband...
Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. -Mary Oliver, poet The beloved Mary Oliver wrote volumes of poems and prose that reflect her intentional and mindful engagement with the living earth. In her poem, Sometimes, she...
Many of us are drawn to a good transformation story. A dramatic before and after shot can spur in us a bone deep knowing that life is cyclical and changes often. Often we are shown images of a caterpillar transforming into the butterfly to illustrate how change is...
School is OUT and the sunshine is IN! Now is the time to tap into your self-care. Music can be a transformative outlet to help you relax into the rest you need. Give our new playlist a listen. Light a candle and enjoy the calm and sunny vibes. Make sure you follow...
Q: I enjoy doing yoga but I get insecure about my body differences. When I need help with modifications, I am embarrassed to ask. What can I do to let the instructor know that I need some assistance without disrupting the class? Amy: I’m so glad to receive...
"Being Uniquely YOU is the New Perfect.” ― Stephanie Lahartced This playlist was created with our 2020 whole self theme in mind, specifically on what it means to be perfectly imperfect. Accepting imperfection can be a freeing experience. A grounding experience. It...
I invite you to join me in this moment. Right here. Right now. Breathing in and breathing out. Breathing in and breathing out. One more breath. In and out. And, Hello! Welcome to February! 2020 is the year of whole living at Mind Body Align....
We live in a busy world that values busy culture. I'm busy. You're busy. Every day I think of all the things I should be doing, could be doing, and not to mention all the things I forgot to do.
Many people talk about life as being in balance or, more commonly, “out of balance”, and yet, I’m curious, how many of those same people have defined what balance is, or means, to them? Have you? Are you happy, fulfilled, “living your best life?” Would you...
The age-old question of– “If you could go back in time what would you do differently?” has been asked by so many people. I’ve asked myself this question many times and others have asked me more times than I can remember. I have replied that, if given the chance, I...