“Oh no, she really doesn’t like me.” There it was again—that disapproving look from a fellow retreater from Lithuania. It was day five in silence, and my mind latched onto it like velcro, spinning stories. What did I do wrong? Why does she look at me like that? And just like that, I was off—spiraling into obsessive thinking. I was in Italy, on a silent yoga and meditation retreat. Everything was beautifully held: nourishing meals, cozy accommodation, and the gentle guidance o

If you can’t get to acupuncture you can always do Yin Yoga instead.

What wisdom does TCM offer us this time of year? How can we maintain our physical and emotional balance during the changing seasons?

As summer days begin to shorten, we find ourselves in late summer. Known as the fifth season in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the...