“This world is so demanding. I’m so busy. I never have a moment to focus on me. It seems like everyone needs my attention all the time. Why should I set aside time for myself for some self-care?” The short answer: because it’s absolutely necessary. Busy-ness as a Cultural Norm I remember the very first…… Continue reading Not Selfish, Necessary: Why & How to Prioritize Self-Care
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12 Books to Make Each Month of 2017 Your Most Positive Yet
Happy New Year! I know people have mixed feelings on New Year’s resolutions, and personally, I think that you definitely do not need a new year to create a new you, but if the new year inspires you to make a change, that’s excellent! Was “be more positive” on your list of resolutions this year?…… Continue reading 12 Books to Make Each Month of 2017 Your Most Positive Yet
The Truth About Restorative Yoga
So I have to admit something: I’ve totally been putting this off. My holistic life coach has been gently suggesting I make my way to a restorative yoga class for about two months now, and last Friday night I finally took her advice and went. And wow. Just wow. Restorative yoga is just that- restorative. It aligns…… Continue reading The Truth About Restorative Yoga
Chakra Spotlight: The Root of it All
Perhaps you’ve heard of chakras before and that’s what’s brought you here. Perhaps you know that when studying chakras, you should start with the “first” chakra, what’s called the Root Chakra, and that’s why you’re here. Maybe you’re just curious about energy. Maybe you don’t even know what a chakra is! Whatever brought you to…… Continue reading Chakra Spotlight: The Root of it All
Autumn Goals
Back in the early days of namastephanie.com, I made monthly goals. I really liked doing them, but now I think that I’d like to start again with seasonal goals. I get more excited about changing seasons than I do about changing months, so it just makes sense! 🙂 To me, autumn is all about comfort food,…… Continue reading Autumn Goals
Tropical Vacation Packing Essentials
I can’t believe I’m able to say this, but WE’RE GOING ON OUR HONEYMOON THIS WEEK! For those of you who don’t know, I wanted to go on a honeymoon way more than I desired to host a party (aka, a wedding). I asked my husband a thousand times if we could just elope and…… Continue reading Tropical Vacation Packing Essentials
Bend, Stretch & Fly: Aerial Yoga
As we all know, yoga is something I really enjoy, and I recommend it for everyone. Literally everyone- black, white, purple, tall, short, thin, big, everyone. Even if you have two broken legs, you can still do yoga. It’ll be severely modified, but still, yoga. One thing I’ve been getting into lately is aerial yoga.…… Continue reading Bend, Stretch & Fly: Aerial Yoga
Yoga Journey: Getting Back My Flow
Something regular readers of my blog know about me: I love yoga. Something readers of my blog also know: I was in a serious accident on January 4th. Something very few people know: I haven’t been able to practice yoga since the accident. When I was hit over the head with a falling jetski, I…… Continue reading Yoga Journey: Getting Back My Flow
December Goals
It’s the moooooooost wonderful month of the yearrrrrrrrr… What is it about December that is just so PERFECT? Maybe it has something to do with the fact that December is basically one long celebration- from beginning to end, it is packed with parties, holidays, birthdays, until finally culminating at 11:59pm on December 31st. When the…… Continue reading December Goals
10 Reasons Why You (yes, you!) Should Start Doing Yoga
Yoga, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… My yoga mat is my happy place. I turn to yoga when I need to find my center, when I need to stretch, when I need a pick-me-up or a distraction, when I need to pray, when I’m sad or lonely, when I’m in…… Continue reading 10 Reasons Why You (yes, you!) Should Start Doing Yoga
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