Posts by Nicole Gheorghe
Eating Disorders, the Fashion Industry, and Getting to a Point Where You Can Finally Love Yourself
For the first time in my life I exercise because I want to. Not because I “have to”. Exercise and yoga, and any form of physical movement makes me feel…
Read MoreThe Niyamas – A Lesson in Yoga Philosophy, Part 2
This is the second article in a series of 8. If you haven’t read about the yamas, please check it out before diving in here. Today we will discuss the…
Read MoreThe Yamas – A Lesson in Yoga Philosophy, Part 1
The Foundation of Yoga When we talk about yoga as asana (postures), we are only referring to one of 8 Limbs of Yoga. There are 7 other foundational pillars that…
Read MoreCreate Your Own H(om)e Meditation Altar: A Sacred Space
Why Do You Need An Altar? The short answer? You don’t. However, if you decide that a mindfulness practice is something that you’d like to incorporate into your daily rituals,…
Read MoreYou Are Worthy Now. Why “New Year New You” is Bullshit
Another year, another list of things we “need to improve” Here we are again: the end of a calendar year. Since we’re moving not only into a brand new year,…
Read MoreWTF is Self Care?
What Does “Self Care” Even Mean? Self care means slowing down enough to observe what you need. It’s listening to your body so you can fill up with more of…
Read MoreThe Day My Life Changed Forever & the Journey It took To Get Back On My Feet… Literally
On February 17th, 2017 my life, as I knew it, changed drastically, and suddenly. It was a Friday, just like any other Friday. I was going about my morning, doing…
Read MoreHow To Continue Teaching Yoga Through Hard Times
We Are All Human Beings Yoga teachers are regular humans who experience trials and tribulations just like every other regular human. The difference is, as yoga teachers, our job involves…
Read MoreStop Saying You’re Busy & Sit the F Down
When did “busy” start to equal “cool”? Ok, let’s be real honest with each other for one minute here. Is it really necessary for you to fill your calendar to…
Read MoreGuided Meditation: Grounding the Mind and Managing Anxiety
A Challenge To All Yoga Teachers, & Humans In General
Dear Yoga Teachers, Yoga Students, and All Human Beings On Planet Earth, It’s 2019: ARE YOU STILL USING SINGLE-USE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES? I’m not here to judge or shame you…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know Before Your First Yoga Class
So You’re New To Yoga… Anything new is intimidating. It’s the nature of us human beings to be nervous or resistant to things we’re not “good at” or activities we…
Read MoreThe Power of Gratitude
How do we find contentment in a culture that’s always searching for the next best thing? It’s pretty simple: Gratitude I’m not talking about being thankful in an abstract way;…
Read MoreYoga for Energy and Mood Boost
Why I Quit Corporate America, & You Can Too
First, I just want to say: if corporate culture is your cup of tea and you love your office job, then that is amazing! If working for the man truly…
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