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Welcome to my Blog – the stories you’ll find here are inspired by learning, adventure, and years of soul-searching. Between countless hours of training, numerous certifications, and many meditation, yoga, and fitness classes, I am still learning. I may wear the hats of a yoga teacher, a swim coach, and whatever other instructor title I hold in a particular hour, but at my core, I am always and forever going to be a student. It is my humble wish that by sharing my knowledge, I can inspire vitality and resilience, guiding you towards a healthier, happier existence.
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3 Resorts in 3 Weeks: An Honest Guide to Skiing the Alps
Planning a multi-resort ski trip across the Alps is the kind of winter dream that looks effortless on Instagram – sweeping ridgelines, sunlit glaciers, border crossings on skis. The reality…
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The Ultimate Recovery After Ski – Matterhorn Focus Hotel, Zermatt
Ski days in Zermatt ask a lot of the body. Altitude sharpens the breath. Long descents pull deep from the legs. By late afternoon, speed gives way to fatigue, and the scale…
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Important Things to Know Before Traveling to Indonesia
There are a few important things to know before you fly to Indonesia and start exploring the world’s largest island nation. Indonesia is a vibrant democracy shaped by thousands of islands,…
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Yoga Teacher Training in Bali & How to Be In The Moment
The seven weeks I spent in Bali have been a journey into the depths of my soul. The breath, the movement, the stillness – each became a thread in the…
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A Farewell To The Iconic Grand Canyon Lodge
I write this with a heavy heart.The North Rim of the Grand Canyon, the quiet, less-traveled sibling to the bustling South Rim, has been ravaged by wildfire. What began as…
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The Side Of Singapore That Will Surprize You
There is a version of Singapore that exists in most people’s imaginations before they arrive — a gleaming, rule-following city-state famous for being spotlessly clean, borderline futuristic, and perhaps a…
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How To Navigate Death Valley National Park
The Hottest Place on Earth There’s something deeply humbling about standing in a landscape so vast, so ancient, and so unforgiving that it reminds you of your place in the…
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4 Of The Best Wellness Destinations in Europe
Rejuvenate Your Body, Mind & Spirit If you’re dreaming of a trip that goes beyond sightseeing, that nourishes your whole self, then a wellness retreat might be exactly what you…
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The Ultimate Recovery After Ski – Matterhorn Focus Hotel, Zermatt
Ski days in Zermatt ask a lot of the body. Altitude sharpens the breath. Long descents pull deep from the legs. By late afternoon, speed gives way to fatigue, and the scale of the mountains humbles even the most experienced skiers. Zermatt…
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9 Japanese Philosophies For Inner Peace in the New Year
There is a reason Japanese philosophy continues to resurface whenever the world feels too loud, too fast, and too full. Japanese philosophy did not emerge from a desire to optimize life or chase happiness. It grew slowly, shaped by centuries…
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Revealing The 4th Phase of Water & How It Empowers Your Body’s Energy
A New Understanding of the Water Within. Our body consists of 70% water, but not the liquid kind… When most of us think of water, we picture the clear liquid that flows from our taps or fills our bottles. We’ve…
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9 Japanese Philosophies For Inner Peace in the New Year
There is a reason Japanese philosophy continues to resurface whenever the world feels too loud, too fast, and too full. Japanese philosophy did not emerge from a desire to optimize…
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Revealing The 4th Phase of Water & How It Empowers Your Body’s Energy
A New Understanding of the Water Within. Our body consists of 70% water, but not the liquid kind… When most of us think of water, we picture the clear liquid…
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YOUR HAIR IS NOT A MISTAKE, BUT A CHANNEL OF ENERGY
For most of us, hair is simply a cosmetic choice – something we wax, cut, color, tie up, or straighten without much thought. But across many ancient cultures, hair was…
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Who Made The JPEG The Standard For Photography
On Halloween, I walked into my old office at Ventures In Video – a place that feels like home after working for Mike between 2007 – 2014. It was at…
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Yoga Teacher Training in Bali & How to Be In The Moment
The seven weeks I spent in Bali have been a journey into the depths of my soul. The breath, the movement, the stillness – each became a thread in the…
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What Is Qi? The Energy Pathways and the Soul
There’s a subtle pulse beneath the surface of our skin, a network of invisible rivers that carry more than just energy. They carry memory. Emotion. The quiet ache of ancestral…
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How to Accept Change & Live In The Moment
There’s a moment, quiet but powerful, when you stop running.You stop clinging to what was, and you stop fearing what’s next.You simply breathe, and realize, everything is always changing. This…
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Qi – The Energy That Gives Life To Everything
What if your fatigue, tension, or lack of clarity wasn’t just a random occurrence, but a gentle nudge from your own body asking for attention? What if behind the symptoms,…
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Teachers Are Also Learning: Why Teaching Is the Most Important Profession Ever
As I sit in front of a class, prepared with a rhythmic sequence to teach yoga, I am learning just as much as my students are. I watch the room…
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11 Lessons That Will Transform Your Life in 2025
As we step into a new year, we carry with us the experiences and lessons that shape who we are. These moments, whether joyful or painful, teach us how to…