Seaside Healing
I recently published an article with Migraine Again that discusses all the health benefits of living by the sea. I have learned firsthand the benefits of the seaside lifestyle ever since we bought a condo on the Sea of Cortez in...
Susan's Yoga Blog
Does Your iPod Music Stop Playing?
Sometimes teaching a class goes off without a hitch. There are other times when issues come off. For me, more often than not, they’re technical. If it’s not troubles programming the heating and cooling unit (I miss the old switches...
Nutrition-Packed Ancient Grains
Most wheat products on the market today are highly processed and sprayed with the harmful chemical glyphosate. Many people also have sensitivities to wheat or the final product after treatment and processing. Ancient grains, cultivated by different native cultures around...
Sold Out?
I’m a big believer in eating real food. A typical breakfast for me consists of organic oats – topped with sliced banana, blueberries, chia seeds and walnuts – and drizzled with whole organic milk. Favorite lunches are 1) plain yogurt...
Simple Ways to Add More Activity to Your Days
If you have good intentions of exercising every day and most of the time it never happens, you’re not alone. 80 percent of Americans do not meet the recommended activity levels for strength training and aerobic exercise. One way to...
Questions About Weight Loss on Quora
Since I joined Quora, I’ve been bombarded by fitness questions. Many of the people querying sound desperate to lose weight. Some ask how they can lose 20 pounds in one week! Questions like this make it evident many people have...
Kitchari – A Filling, Low-Calorie, Nutritious meal
I made another batch of Kitchari for tonight’s dinner. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to detoxify and restore gut health, kitchari is basically a vegetarian stew with moong dal (split mung beans with the skin removed), basmati rice and vegetables....
Revolutionary Weight Loss and Wellness Book
I am excited to announce the release of my new book, Fitter Than Ever at 40 and Beyond. I know fitness and how the right balance of training, mindful exercise and good nutrition can transform your life. Rewrite your script...
My Favorite Herbal Remedies
Many people open the medicine cabinet the instant a joint or muscle aches or the stomach hurts. Many over-the-counter and prescription medications wreak havoc on the body. What helps your joint pain might make your gut scream hours later. Plants...
Yoga Certification: The Beginning of a New Life
In June, I traveled to Big Corn Island, Nicaragua for a 200 hour Ashtanga Yoga Certification course with It’s YogaNica. I joined Ainsley, Jon, Camilla, Rachel, and Megan for the three week course, which was taught by instructors Edwin and...