My Friend Yoga

7th January 2019

I moved to the US on my own a few years ago and it was the start of one of …

I’m Grateful for Everything I Have in My Life: An Interview with Frank Muscara

23rd September 2017

We are looking back at posts that we love! Here’s a favorite from June 15th 2016.
Honestly, Frank has the most …

On Healing, or Why We Need a Revolution of Love

20th May 2016

“May you heal everything you touch.” – Author Unknown

This month, we explore the virtue of ahimsa, or the concept of …

On the Silver Lining, or How to Rejoice

21st April 2016

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” – Abraham Lincoln

Just a short post this …

Deep Gratitude: Or Why a ‘Gratitude List’ Is Not the Answer

14th March 2016

Call me a skeptic, but all of the recent focus on gratitude and its contribution to happiness has me feeling …

On Fear (Or Why You Should Keep Singing)

8th February 2016

Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. – George Addair
My son has always loved to sing.
One …

On Change (or Why Your Resolutions in 2016 Will Matter)

21st January 2016

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the …

On Devotion (or Why We Need Love More Than Ever)

11th December 2015

When I am searching for the ways to stay in love, I hear Maharajji saying: Feed people, Serve people, Love …

On Silence (or How to Stay Still when the World is Out of Control)

19th November 2015

In the work that I do with nonprofit organizations and social enterprises, I often encounter people who are “burnt out”.
I …

On Memories (or How to Live in the Present while Enjoying the Past)

22nd October 2015

When I lived in a tiny village in France, there was a café where I would sit and do my …

The Inspirationals: Orli Tesler, Tesler Mendelovitch

14th September 2015

Every other week, we do a short profile of someone who has been successful creating a career out of doing what …

On Creating Space (or why change is utterly, ridiculously hard)

31st August 2015

When I was pregnant with Harry, my first child, I had this recurring nightmare.
In this nightmare, I was on a …

The Inspirationals: David Torr, UCOOK

27th August 2015

Every other week, we do a short profile of someone who has been successful creating a career out of doing what …

The Inspirationals: Julie Wilhite, Julie Wilhite Photography

6th August 2015

Every other week, we do a short profile of someone who has been successful creating a career out of doing what …

Finding Your Passion (3 Steps to Overcome your Fears and Finally Do What You Love)

27th July 2015

I wrote that title for search engine optimization and I’m not afraid to say it.
The truth is, I hate these …

In the Dark: How a Bankrupt Electricity Utility can Bring You Closer to Your Community

29th June 2015

So, South Africa’s government-owned electricity utility is nearly bankrupt. There are certainly long-term implications for a country trying to create jobs …

The Inspirationals: Whitney Johnson, Generation Ubuntu

25th June 2015

Every other week, we do a short profile of someone who has been successful creating a career out of doing what …

I’m Grateful for Everything I Have in My Life: An Interview with Frank Muscara

15th June 2015

Honestly, Frank has the most comforting presence I have ever encountered. He is grounded, kind, capable, and intelligent. Frank takes …

Leisure Time (or Why We Should Take Time to Do Things We Enjoy)

1st June 2015

Leisure is not the privilege of those who can afford to take time; it is the virtue of those who …

The Inspirationals: Julia Stephenson, Short & Sweet

29th May 2015

Every other week, we do a short profile of someone who has been successful creating a career out of doing what …

The World is Brand New Again: An Interview with Josh Meier

22nd May 2015

Josh has such a nurturing spirit. I witnessed him encouraging and uplifting everyone around him throughout our Teacher Training, always …

Meditation as Ritual (or How to Meditate While Doing the Dishes)

18th May 2015

There is this time of day that I despise.  Dinner is over, the kids have been bathed and put to …

The Inspirationals: JennaDee Detro & Abianne Miller, Cat Spring Tea

15th May 2015

Every other week, we do a short profile of someone who has been successful creating a career out of doing what …

Teaching Yoga to Children: An Interview With Kim Cunningham

8th May 2015

Kim is absolutely hilarious – she is fun loving, adventurous, and one of the easiest people to be around. She …

Work-Life Balance (or Why Work-Life Balance is a Myth)

4th May 2015

I was sitting at lunch with a friend the other day, moaning (as you do) about work-life balance.  She’s a …

The Inspirationals: Samantha Cobos of Nest PURE

1st May 2015

Every other week, we do a short profile of someone who has been successful creating a career out of doing what …

My Time on the Mat is an Oasis: An Interview with Andrea Lodico Welshons

24th April 2015

Andrea is one of our Teacher Trainees who now teaches at mang’Oh. Andrea an absolute light – she fills every room she …

Making Mistakes (or Why Failure is Where the Fun Happens)

20th April 2015

When I was a little girl, we had to learn square dancing at school.
Is this a Texas-thing?
I loved square dancing.  …

The Inspirationals: Randi Zinn

17th April 2015

Every other week, we do a short profile of someone who has been successful creating a career out of doing what …

Life is Messy, There is No Instruction Manual: An Interview with Djuna Passman

10th April 2015

Djuna has been a longtime student and teacher at mang’Oh, and she was a part of our first Teacher Training …

The Long Term (or Trying Not to Rush When You’re Building a Life)

6th April 2015

I’m learning how to garden.  We’ve lived in the house for a year now and we’re finally starting to look …