The Power of No - A Story of Living in Alignment
As a yoga teacher, I love holding space for my students. I arrive for every yoga class I teach at SHIFT YOGA Studio in Fulton, MD with...
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Dec 6, 2021
It's OK To Not Know
Have you ever been stuck in the middle of a challenging situation, just wishing you knew what to do? It's ok to not know.
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Nov 15, 2021
How To Maintain Your Inner Peace This Holiday Season
Learn how to stay at peace this holiday season with self care tips for your senses
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Nov 1, 2021
Suffering On The Path To Awakening
Many of us read the word suffering and cringe as we are instantly taken right back to a moment in our own lives where we experienced...
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Oct 13, 2021
You Are Allowed To Freak Out Sometimes
My daughter Addison was bitten by the acting bug in kindergarten and has never looked back. She has participated in drama club at school...
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Jul 13, 2021
The Snakes At Our Feet
Recently Zach, Addison and I packed up, grabbed the dog and tucked away on a camping trip in the woods for a few glorious days off the...
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Apr 14, 2021
We Are Already Complete
The Vedic period is a precious time in the history of Mother India and dates to 600BCE. During this time, it is believed that the Vedas...
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Jan 13, 2021
The Story of the Musk Deer
There once was a Musk Deer who very early in her life began to notice this heavenly scent in the air. Intoxicated by its smell, she set...
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Nov 19, 2020
The Power of Choice
Another Monday begins in my house, in the same fashion it has since September...with a struggle. To be blunt. Addison hates virtual...
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Sep 21, 2020
Make Space for Grace
My daughter Addison is 10 and she is a sensational kid. She is wise beyond her years, kind and compassionate towards all. She has...
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Jul 2, 2020
It's time to rediscover your WHY
Anytime in your life before a big decision is made, there is a feeling, a desire, maybe even a longing from some place deep within your...
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May 28, 2020
You Are Still Growing
12 weeks ago we all got the rugged pulled out from under us. Seemingly overnight, everything got shut down and we entered into a period...
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Jan 2, 2020
Tips For Wintering Well by Alex Donegan
The Winter Solstice is upon us - it’s official, we’ve made it to the most yin time of the year. We in the West tend to consider this...
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Nov 13, 2019
A Jeep, A Cactus & Destiny
Here's the thing I've learned, this path is unfolding as it's meant to, some kind of preordained destiny and the things that are...
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Sep 25, 2019
Why Can't I Be Myself?
My beautiful daughter Addison is now 9 and growing into a lovely young lady. Her firey spirit, strong will and tender heart make for...
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Jul 12, 2019
Mindful Gardening: the art of subtle and constant practice
Contributed with love by a beloved member of our SHIFT tribe Lisa Rados When Mary came by, our bathtub turned into a beautiful garden...
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May 23, 2019
You can always do more
My husband Zach is also a business owner. Now 3 years into his journey he is an unbelievable resource for me as I step into year 1 of my...
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May 13, 2019
Look for Value
When we show up to our #yoga mat it is real easy to get swept away by the yoga poses. If you go to most yoga classes they are taught in...
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Apr 30, 2019
3rd Time is the Charm
When I bought this studio last July, the moment I said yes meant that everything inside the four walls of the studio at the time became...
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Apr 16, 2019
Please tell me you watch This Is Us?...
OMG, this show makes me cry every single week. Last week's season finale was no exception. If you haven't watched it yet, oh man... you...
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