Social media can be your meditation

Social media can be your meditation

Have you ever decided to stop scrolling through social media because you keep comparing your life to everyone else’s and yours doesn’t seem to measure up? Have you ever stopped talking to a friend, or co-worker because their weight loss or success made you feel...
The most important lesson of my life

The most important lesson of my life

To overcome an eating disorder and become truly happy, I tried everything. Mindfulness worked. When I chose the word “Sati” (which means mindfulness, or awareness without judgment in Sanskrit language) to describe not only my workout but the core of my teachings, I...
I took my own advice, and was blown away by what happened

I took my own advice, and was blown away by what happened

I give a lot of advice. Each month, as a part of Sati365 (my personal coaching program in the form of a self-study and practice program), I advise participants to take part in a 30-day challenge; a simple exercise to do each day over 30 days to create a positive...
You are a miracle

You are a miracle

Are you a do-gooder? Do you always want to be fair, nice, and likable? Are you often putting others’ needs in front of your own to keep the peace? I used to get so down on myself for being critical or resentful; I thought that as a spiritual seeker, my goal was...
I have changed

I have changed

I have changed. Over a 15 months ago I decided it was time to make some major changes in my life. I left Equinox after teaching there for over twenty years, with the dream of moving up, moving on and moving beyond the walls of the gym. I didn’t think it was going to...