I've led retreats all over the world, and every destination I've chosen has been special in its own way. From mountain lodges and beachfront resorts to historic villas and jungle sanctuaries, each retreat location has offered something unique to the experience and the people who joined it. Anamaya, located in Montezuma, Costa Rica, is one of those places that continues to stand out. As we prepare for our 3rd biennial Pura Vida Yoga Retreat, I thought I'd share a few of the reasons I continue...

The year was 2016. We had recently moved from Vermont to North Carolina, and I was working at lululemon Birkdale while teaching yoga at a few studios around Lake Norman. I developed a strong home practice early in my teaching days because I always believed that was an important foundation for a teacher to stand upon. Most days, I practiced at home late morning or early afternoon after teaching. Otherwise, I would take a class at Melting Point, one of the studios where I taught. Along with...

Let me get right to it. I’ve joked for a while now that Nike figured it out years ago. Just do it. It really is that simple. Most people are looking for some big secret, a life-altering change, or think they have to become someone entirely new because who they are right now isn’t enough. But small, simple changes are the most powerful — and the most lasting. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. But it is something you can start immediately. Think about how many things you’ve delayed in your life…...