Yoga, Qigong, & Mindful Eating

We live in a fast-paced world. Between back-to-back meetings, family obligations, and never-ending to-do lists, most women—especially those in midlife—have gotten used to rushing through meals. But here’s the truth: you deserve time to eat. Not just to feed yourself, but to truly nourish yourself.

Explore a gentler way of relating to food and your body, especially in midlife. Learn how unlearning food rules and listening to your body’s wisdom can lead to real nourishment—beyond the diet mindset.

If you are reading this, chances are you care about your health. You’ve probably spent years—maybe decades—trying to eat well, take care of your body, and keep up with exercise, all while juggling family, work, and everything in between.

Have you ever reached for a bag of chips when you're anxious, or a bowl of mac and cheese when you're craving comfort? You're not alone. Food and emotions are deeply connected, often in ways we aren't fully conscious of.

The practices that sustain me daily weren't born in my lifetime or even my culture. They've traveled across continents and centuries, passed from teacher to student, evolving yet preserving their essence. This continuity fills me with wonder.

Wind in TCM is considered a pathogenic force that can disrupt the smooth flow of Qi (life energy), both physically and emotionally. Find out how yoga and qigong can help you stay balanced during strong seasonal transitions.

How often do we stop and truly appreciate the miracle that is our body? In a world filled with messages telling us we should look a certain way, eat a certain way, and be a certain way, it’s easy to forget that our bodies are not projects to be fixed—they are life itself, carrying us through each day with incredible resilience.

There’s something humbling about watching an eclipse. It reminds us that we are part of something vast, something ancient. Our worries, though important, are small in the grand dance of the cosmos.

One of the things I emphasize when working with students—especially those experiencing anxiety or depression—is that our minds are always paying attention to our bodies.

Transitions are rarely smooth. Whether in nature, in our personal lives, or in the larger systems that shape our world, change often comes with turbulence