You Have the Answers
If you look in my baby book, you would find that my mother wrote all sorts of interesting notes about myself, my habits, likes and dislikes. I was reading this over with my boyfriend recently when we saw that when
You Have the Answers
If you look in my baby book, you would find that my mother wrote all sorts of interesting notes about myself, my habits, likes and dislikes. I was reading this over with my boyfriend recently when we saw that when
Dear Normal Day
Dear Normal Day, You do not exist. Sincerely, Alysha Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla which took place on May 5th, 1862. It was an underdog victory for Mexico against France. And despite the fact that this little
Dear Normal Day
Dear Normal Day, You do not exist. Sincerely, Alysha Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla which took place on May 5th, 1862. It was an underdog victory for Mexico against France. And despite the fact that this little
One Word: Compassion
I practice yoga. A lot. Since teacher training, my goal has always been to practice more than I teach. That being said, I have taken class with many instructors, and though I wish I could say I have thoroughly enjoyed
One Word: Compassion
I practice yoga. A lot. Since teacher training, my goal has always been to practice more than I teach. That being said, I have taken class with many instructors, and though I wish I could say I have thoroughly enjoyed
Living In the Future
There are several reasons I decided that a yoga community was needed at the University of Washington. But one of the #1 reasons I believe yoga is so beneficial to college students is that we get so stuck “living” in
Living In the Future
There are several reasons I decided that a yoga community was needed at the University of Washington. But one of the #1 reasons I believe yoga is so beneficial to college students is that we get so stuck “living” in
What Does It Mean to Serve?
I fell in love with Martin Luther King Jr. at a very young age. Which is weird to say, but it happened. My mom (being the justice seeking woman she is) always was very good at reminding us of why
What Does It Mean to Serve?
I fell in love with Martin Luther King Jr. at a very young age. Which is weird to say, but it happened. My mom (being the justice seeking woman she is) always was very good at reminding us of why
Tear Allergies, Bookstores, and Fire Hazards
Whenever I cry I better plan on being able to hide away in a dark room for a couple of hours afterwards. The typical person who gets “puffy red eyes” has no idea how lucky they are. My face literally
Tear Allergies, Bookstores, and Fire Hazards
Whenever I cry I better plan on being able to hide away in a dark room for a couple of hours afterwards. The typical person who gets “puffy red eyes” has no idea how lucky they are. My face literally
Metta Meditation for Final’s Week
As final’s week approaches it’s important to invest more time into yoga and meditation. This is ironic, because as we start to get more busy and more stressed – we tend to shove things like yoga, exercise, healthy eating, and
Metta Meditation for Final’s Week
As final’s week approaches it’s important to invest more time into yoga and meditation. This is ironic, because as we start to get more busy and more stressed – we tend to shove things like yoga, exercise, healthy eating, and
How YUW Was Born Overnight
I was living alone in my mother’s condo in Queen Anne. I’d been living by myself for almost a year at this point. My boyfriend had just finished his final surgery for his cancer treatment. I was enrolled in a
How YUW Was Born Overnight
I was living alone in my mother’s condo in Queen Anne. I’d been living by myself for almost a year at this point. My boyfriend had just finished his final surgery for his cancer treatment. I was enrolled in a
This Little Light of Mine
I’ve said it before – and if you practice yoga regularly with me, you’ll here me say it a million more times – yoga is about getting connected to yourself. It’s that “thing” that exists in each of us. Whatever
This Little Light of Mine
I’ve said it before – and if you practice yoga regularly with me, you’ll here me say it a million more times – yoga is about getting connected to yourself. It’s that “thing” that exists in each of us. Whatever
Need Help Concentrating?…
I should do my homework. Oh wait, I forgot to RSVP to this thing on Facebook. Wow, did you see that Lily got into med school? She looks so happy! Ugh – what am I doing with my life? I
Need Help Concentrating?…
I should do my homework. Oh wait, I forgot to RSVP to this thing on Facebook. Wow, did you see that Lily got into med school? She looks so happy! Ugh – what am I doing with my life? I
Can We Coexist? Science + Religion.
I have many personal goals for myself in life. But I think one of the greatest and most broad goals that I have is to always learn, to develop a better understanding of the world which we live in. This
Can We Coexist? Science + Religion.
I have many personal goals for myself in life. But I think one of the greatest and most broad goals that I have is to always learn, to develop a better understanding of the world which we live in. This
It Takes Guts To Be Vulnerable
The first time I went to see a counselor was after my parents divorced when I was in the 3rd grade. I remember the school counselor asking me how I felt, was I sad, why was I sad, what other
It Takes Guts To Be Vulnerable
The first time I went to see a counselor was after my parents divorced when I was in the 3rd grade. I remember the school counselor asking me how I felt, was I sad, why was I sad, what other
