For many of us summer can be a wonderful time of the year, serving as a period of rest from our regular routines and an opportunity to recharge and take stock of the year before we launch into the business of back to school and work in the fall. For others who do better with a schedule, it can pose a challenge to find stability in the more unscheduled weeks and months. In either case, we are given a chance to look at our lives differently for a while and to change our perspec

We already know about IQ and even EQ, but there is a new concept that is now drawing attention known as AQ, or adversity quotient. Stephen Cope refers to it in his new book, ‘Soul Friends’: “We might call it a measure of adversity intelligence that examines questions like these: How does one cope with, respond to, and ultimately, what does one do with life’s inevitable challenges… the capacity to come back again and again to complex problems is the most important temperamenta

The weather has transitioned to become beautifully crisp and cold over the last few weeks but as the temperature drops, it can sometimes feel challenging to get warm. While we can always wrap up in a warm blanket, sweater and socks, we can also find ways to move our energy from the inside and build up some heat from our center. When you feel warm on the inside, your whole body can soften, relax and feel safe. Yoga can feel like giving yourself a warm hug, receiving permission

After enjoying a seasonally rainy October, we now find ourselves looking towards the holiday season.  As we think about the holidays, it can be helpful to consider what we are hoping to get out of the time we will have away from our usual schedule. Are we seeking connection with others, good food, some down-time or simply more time at home with family? While it is a wonderful time of year in many ways, we can sometimes feel challenged by how much there is to do, so it can be

June 20th marked the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day and shortest night of the year. As summer moves towards its zenith, you may notice that your energy starts to feel a little frayed or dispersed with the last days of school, travel and graduation celebrations. The predominant energy of the summer solstice and the summer season is yang – expansive and outward-looking – reflecting the dry heat and longer days. During this time, it’s important to st