Hey Reader, Something I appreciate about Latin American culture is that, despite the common use of Spanish as a shared language, each region has its unique way of expressing it. And Gallo Pinto is a perfect example of this! Gallo Pinto translates to Painted Rooster, but itās actually a popular dish in Costa Rica typically made with beans and rice sauteed with some delicious onions, peppers, and spices. This same dish in El Salvador, where my heritage is from, is called Casamiento which means...
12 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey Reader, If you've been noticing, Your practice(s) are no longer serving you the way they used to Thereās a haze or a film around your clarity and creativity You want to step into a new chapter or phase of yourself These are some of the reasons why retreat immersions are so important. They provide a cocoon of transformation all while in community and in nature. So often the onus is on you to do your "self-care" or upleveling your practice ā but more and more research is coming out showing...
about 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Experience Inner Serenity With Yoga Nidra! SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 6:00 pm CT/ 7:00 pm ET Hey Reader, I'm leading a free virtual class next week. During this immersive 50-minute session, you will be gently guided through a sequence of practices designed to nourish your body, mind, and soul. Experience this meditative practice uncovering the deeper layers of your unconsciousness. Get the Zoom Link Here Yoga Nidra Sink into a state of profound rest while maintaining full awareness, allowing you to...
about 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Did you know there are 7 countries in Central America? Costa Rica is one of them. I held a retreat in 2018 in Nicaragua. 2019 in Panama. And my heritage and family are from El Salvador so I've traveled to El Salvador several times. Playa Uvita, translated as Little Grape Beach, interestingly the main shape of the beach here is a Whaleās Tail š The main attraction: The Whaleās Tail Sand Formation The number one attraction to Playa Uvita, is the Whaleās Tail Formation: Which is a sandbar that...
about 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
You know what, weāve probably met before. Or youāve been reading my writing for some time. But I figured it doesnāt hurt to share a bit more about myself, especially through the lens of āpractice.ā Practice for me started around 12 years ago. At that moment, unconsciously, something shifted in me. Because none of this yoga, meditation, or spirituality stuff was part of my upbringing. In fact, it often felt like the opposite. Life was saying, how much disconnection can we put your way? While...
about 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
I am reminded by one of my teachers (can a teacher be an author Iāve never met? š) that we live in a culture that places a lot of emphasis on material wealth, our appearances, and resolute perseverance. I donāt want to call these out as ābadā things. But perhaps Iām not the right person to ask either, because the Taurus in me immediately wants to explain how I love beautiful things, luxurious moments, and a type of stubbornness that can persevere many things. But what these three aspects...
about 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Our day-to-day life is a perfect backdrop for steadiness, practices that can be easily done by popping into classes here and there. Basically, maintenance for your mind, body, and soul. And the anchor in our day-to-day life is our home ā this cozy, safe, and protective space. But often our homes can also be spaces of habitual patterns. Vibrating with outdated energy. Lingering stagnation of stress ā especially if you work from home, which I do! ā and easy to stay in that pattern. This is...
about 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read