1. Stop Buying New Stuff
“99 percent of the stuff we harvest, mine, process, transport… is trashed within 6 months.” – Annie Leonard, “The Story of Stuff”
2. Stop Buying Disposable Products
In 2010, the U.S. produced more than 250 million tons of trash, 4.43 pounds per person per day, according to EPA Municipal Solid Waste Data for 2010.
3. Burn Calories, Not Fossil Fuels
Bike, walk or run when you can. It is better for your body and better for the planet.
4. Eat Locally and Seasonally
Buy as much of your food as possible from your local farms and shop at grocers and bakers who buy from local companies.
5. Reduce Water Use
The average American uses 80-100 gallons of water per day. By changing the way you brush your teeth, water your lawn, or wash your dishes, or switching to more efficient plumbing or appliances, you can reduce your water footprint by 25 percent.
6. Give Back
By giving back, you slow down and appreciate what you have. Volunteer, donate or help a neighbor.
7. Have a Weekly Simple Living Day
Turn off your lights and gadgets and enjoy nature and spending some quality time with friends and family today.
Yoga at Work
Do you sit at a desk all day and have some discomfort from sitting too much and moving too little. Try this:
Yogic Introspection
Do you know that Yoga is an 8-limbed path and that the physical postures, or asanas, are just one of those limbs? Would you like to deepen your yoga practice? Read on?
Pranayama & Meditation
Prana is the energy that connects and exists within all things. Prana is often misinterpreted to mean breath. While the breath can influence the amount or quality of prana, or energy, they are not the same thing.
Cooking with a Twist of Yoga [Guest Post]
Interesting Ways to Include Yoga in Your Cooking Routines If you’re a yoga practitioner, chances are you also practice healthy [...]
4 Reasons You’re Not Doing Outdoor Yoga
Yoga outside is the best, seriously! Don't believe me, well you're not the only one. I've heard lots of reasons why people don't want to do it, here are my thoughts on why you should get outside!
Anatomy & Physiology
3 months ago today, I started a 300 hour teacher training. So far the journey has been amazing, transformational, highly informative, and at times just a little overwhelming.
