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‘Yoga is hard’ and five other toxic myths about yoga.
I’ve been practicing yoga for 15 years and teaching for 4. These are the most common assumptions, misconceptions and myths my students walk into the studio believing. If you can overcome these assumptions, showing up for yourself on your mat becomes easy! Yoga is hard. This one is partially true. Yoga can be hard, both…
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The perfect itinerary for your first trip to Paris
I’ve been to Paris five times, one of those times for a semester abroad. Based on my extensive travel there I’ve crafted this five-day itinerary to help you 1) hit all the iconic Parisian tourist sites and 2) still get off the beaten path. Day 1 – Arrive in Paris This may not only be…
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Your essential checklist for carry-on, international travel
Most major airlines now charge you to check your bag and choose your seat (blegh). Here’s how I packed last-minute for my week in Greece in just one carry-on bag and one backpack. Have you ever gotten all the way to the final steps to book a flight online and only to realize the ‘deal’…
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My Top Tips for Touring Santorini
I had a magical trip to the island of Santorini this past April. If you’re dreaming of a magical, Greek escape but don’t want to plan every detail, I’ve done all the hard work for you. Keep reading if you want to know exactly where to find the best food, best wine, and best things…
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48 Hours in Athens
Traveling during COVID-times means that I’ve been planning spontaneous, personal trips (like my trip to Panama in January) a few weeks in advance. This March my mom and I found a fantastic flight deal and decided to fly to Athens three short weeks later. The two of us have been traveling together since I was…
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The Doors of Morocco
Doors are portals into other lives; the lives that could have been, could still be. My imagination always runs wild when I see a gorgeous new door. How long have the residents lived in their home? What are their lives like? Who are their great, lost loves? Why did they choose this home over all…
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Retreating to Panama for yoga, surf, and sunshine
On a whim, after quarantining and recovering from COVID and a last-minute work trip cancellation, I booked flights to Panama to go on a yoga retreat with my yoga instructor, Anne. Every moment of the retreat was absolute heaven: yoga twice per day, surf lessons, delicious food, time spent in community with fellow yogi-travelers, and…
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The ethics of veganism
My first introduction to veganism came from the pamphlets animal rights groups handed out at my college’s dining hall. The colorful trifold displayed cute animals frolicking through fields. I gazed at those tiny, fluffy chicks, ate tofu for a week, and then (I have to admit) went back to eating meat the next week. While…
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What’s the difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder?
I was making my favorite smoothie with cacao powder + almond butter this morning when I thought: What is the difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder? They are both: Besides those vague characteristics, I honestly had no idea what the difference was. Join me in this learning journey! Cacao Powder: Cocoa Powder: If you’re…
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Easy-to-access vegan protein sources
The most common question anyone asks when you say you eat vegan is “how do you get enough protein?” The answer is: Pretty easily! How much protein do you actually need to consume? An approximate gauge for daily protein intake = 7 g protein per 20 lbs of body weight. Take your weight, divide by…
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Vegan Month Day 1
Hello there! Let’s start off with a confession: I’m Sarah, a lactose intolerant with a self-sabotaging love of cheese and ice cream. In high school and early college I noticed that dairy (particularly cow’s milk and cheese) upset my stomach. Rather than address this developing allergy at the source, I purchased lactose pills, which, to…