The carry on bag is probably the most important piece of luggage you will pack when traveling. This is the bag that can make or break your next trip. This is how to pack your carry on bag for a successful journey.

There comes a time in ones life when you have to let go… let go of the baggage fee, let go of having to wait a few extra minutes, let go of trying to control every detail. Check your luggage, it will be better...here are five reasons why I always check my luggage.

A Solstice Mala is the practice of 108 Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) a powerful and transformational purification practice to set intentions, fire up the Agni and fan the flames!

Sweat dripped from my face onto my yoga mat as I paused in downward facing dog. The smell of incense filled the room. The mantra, the breath, the heat. Moving and breathing together, completely immersed in the practice, the ritual, the discipline, this is The Solstice Mala.

We gathered for our first Eco-Chic holiday gifting ritual, and the result was beautiful. Emotion and creative spirit poured out as we exchanged gifts from the heart. The cost of this exchange was not monetary but the value of the time and thoughtfulness …good gifts and good vibes, eco-chic.

This is what I know about the Heart Chakra. The Sanskrit name is Anahata which means “the unstruck sound”, when balanced and aligned brings feelings of unconditional love, compassion, connection and joy. Location- in the center of the chest, said to be the easiest one to feel out of the seven chakras.

This is my story. How a party girl decided to get sober. How I found my path and allowed yoga to open me up to peace and freedom. 
Do you remember the day you decided to change?
The day you woke up?
The day you said there has got to be more than this!

Agni-uncovering the spark. This is the beginning. It is not the beginning of my story but it is the beginning of my journey. I was a fun loving party girl, but I was tired, I was heavy, I was a sad woman who had allowed too much to turn into not enough.

I had never experienced any type of sound healing. In my experience the only type of “instrument” used in a yoga class was maybe a set of chimes to signal the beginning and end of the practice. All of that changed…

I did not go deep into the jungle or ingest any kind of mushroom or herb for this journey…not this time anyway…
Shamanic energy healers are hiding out in small towns and big cities all over the US.

Nomadic Sophistication is in the Preparation- When it's time to say yes...be ready. Have a bag packed...getting prepared for spontaneity seems like an oxymoron but trust me, when someone says "I'll be there in ten" it's a lot easier to say yes when you know you have clean underwear in the bag.

Vintage Shopping Tips, Sustainable Fashion
Well made, and often one of a kind, vintage shopping is how you can find that crowning jewel for your wardrobe.
Vintage Shopping- Five Tips to Consider Before You Hit the Thrift Stores