Five years ago, I was sitting on a screen porch in the Low Country of South Carolina, rocking gently in a wooden chair, sharing a coffee with a dozen or so extended family members ages thirty to seventy. I asked each, “What is the favorite job you ever had?” Every one of them said, “Easy […]
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Outdoor Classroom Wish List
Every person needs a sense of purpose and belonging. At Valmonte Farm & Garden, children and special needs adults find just that. By cultivating the farm, these important souls connect with nature, learn valuable skills, and practice mindfulness in an inclusive, sensory-rich setting. We continue our mission of connection by constructing the first child-friendly outdoor […]
Chocolate Fat Bombs (Nutrient Dense!)
This no-bake cookie recipe satisfied the hunger of a whole neighborhood today. Perfect as breakfast, dessert, and anywhere in between, these bites are packed with stuff you’ll actually want to eat. 1/4c butter 1/4c milk 1/2c brown sugar 1/2c date syrup 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3c nut butter 1 tsp vanilla 1-1/2c rolled oats […]
How to Teach Children Mindfulness
About once a week, I see a parent ask Facebook, “What are the best ways to start teaching mindfulness to children?” And then Facebook comes through with a list of three dozen Apps, YouTube channels and products that are “great!” What makes us think for a single second that we need to teach children mindfulness? […]
An ode to the lessons of (not) the best dog ever
On Saturday morning, I stopped teaching my yoga class as my husband had called my phone a few times in a row. I ignored the first few calls, assuming he’d forgotten I was busy, and he was calling asking about where to find tiny shoes or little underwear. But, the third call, I knew it […]
Word of the Year: Cherish
2020 was supposed to be the year of returning to some normalcy for me. After concurrent pregnancies, I was coming back from maternity leave in early 2020, and I was ready to get off the survival train and onto some type of accelerated track to a dream life. I found myself in survival mode times […]
The Yoga of Failure
A few weeks ago, I sent a newsletter announcing the failure of our existing business. I received many responses, most to the tune of, “Don’t be so hard on yourself! You didn’t fail!” The sentiment of these emails was, of course, utterly supportive. But, I didn’t need someone trying to convince me I hadn’t failed. […]
The Yoga Harbor Studio Guide
LIVE Virtual Classes These Zoom classes are fully-interactive. Your teacher will be filming from his/her/their home, and you’ll get to chat before and after class. Payment and Registration: Login to your MINDBODY account Sign up for a “virtual/livestream” class These classes are marked “FREE / By Donation” Donate directly to your teacher via Venmo instructions […]
Free Class: Hip and Shoulder FLOW
Enjoy this 60-minute FLOW for your hips and shoulders. Play this video straight from any MINDBODY account.
Recipe: Crispy, Spicy, Peanut Tofu
Ingredients 1 package extra firm tofu, drained and lightly dried, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 tbsp EVOO S&P to taste 1 head broccoli, cut into florets 1 large yellow onion, sliced 2 cups white rice, cooked as you desire (rice cooker, Instant Pot, etc.) For the Sauce 1/4 cup shoyu or soy sauce 1/4 cup […]