Category: Parents

The allegory of the cave is how Plato described concepts such as those in The Matrix or the Truman Show 2500 years ago. It describes how we are living in an illusion – a forged and fickle reality. We can seek to improve our place in this illusion, or step out of the facade.



What is it? It’s more than a planner. Yes, you can write down your monthly and weekly tasks, but there’s so much more. Get reminders to be your best self, to give back to others, to check in with yourself and take out some YOU time. All with 15 minutes a day or less of […]

Practicing mindfulness has many benefits for all areas of life. It affects physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being. It’s an even more powerful tool when that intention and awareness is shared with others – in this case, our family. A Family that practices mindfulness together, stays together. A mindful family is: Aware of each other’s […]

Mindfulness – What’s it worth? With busy schedules, taking time out of our day to practice mindfulness may seem counterproductive. The key is that practicing mindfulness improves everything we do. Mindfulness helps us to be at peace. Among many benefits, it helps us focus, increases productivity, reduces stress, improves the immune system, and reduces risk […]

Have you ever heard anyone talk about their health as if they are stuck and can’t improve? I teach yoga and too often do I hear “I’m not flexible enough for that.” or “I’m too old for that.” I’m not just talking about yoga here. I’m talking about life, health, relationships, goals, and anything else […]

Remember to relax! It’s easy to get lost in the sauce. Too often do we get caught up with the motions of daily life that we forget to slow down and take time to check in with ourselves. We go through the day picking up tension as we go and when we get home from […]

Enjoy a short chair yoga break for school or work.