Dieting after an eating disorder

That's right. I'm doing a diet. Here's how I'm going about it mindfully.

Living WellCara McDonaldMay 8, 2016Elimination diet, diet, mindful eating, Self study, Eating disorder

This bluebird will make you feel things

Sharing this poem by Charles Bukowski because damn.

InspirationCara McDonaldMay 4, 2016poem, heart chakra

Manipura Chakra yoga poses & playlist

The manipura or solar plexus chakra houses your personal power. Tap into that power with these poses (and a playlist, too!)

Feeling poetic

Sometimes when you're procrastinating starting your to-do list you write haikus.

Inspiration, YogaCara McDonaldApril 26, 2016haiku, poem, yoga, writing

Gremlins and yoga teacher insecurities

Facing insecurities as a yoga teacher.

YogaCara McDonaldApril 21, 2016yoga teacher training, yoga teaching, confidence

7 fascinating facts about the sky

Awesome facts and photos that will make you appreciate this amazing universe we get to be a part of.

InspirationCara McDonaldApril 14, 2016List, Beautiful, sky

Saying this word is taking away your power

Ahimsa and the word you're probably saying every day that is taking away your power.

Energy + Healing, Living WellCara McDonaldApril 13, 2016ahimsa, Power, popular, yoga philosophy, self love

What’s better: A set yoga sequence or variety?

Some yoga styles have a set sequence of postures. Others vary each time you step on your mat. So what’s better?

YogaCara McDonaldApril 11, 2016yoga sequence, Bikram, yoga, yoga class, Hot Power Fusion, Yoga 101

What's the point of yoga? {mindbodygreen}

My answer — and yours — to this heavy question. (For mindbodygreen.)

YogaCara McDonaldApril 5, 2016Mind Body Green, Yoga 101, yoga benefits

Erykah Badu inspired yoga playlist

A good mix of sans-lyrics tunes to help you get all introspective as well as (of course) some flowy jams from Erykah Badu and complementary artists.

YogaCara McDonaldMarch 15, 2016playlist, yoga

What your tight hamstrings are trying to tell you

What you're energetically holding onto in your hamstrings that forward folds won't fix.

Energy + Healing, YogaCara McDonaldMarch 7, 2016popular, hamstrings, emotions, emotional body

I tried it: Rolfing

After reading wonderful and horrible things about this alternative healing, I gave it a shot.

Living WellCara McDonaldMarch 1, 2016fascia, body work, Rolfing, popular

A journaling exercise to boost confidence

Journaling prompts for self-study and confidence.

This type of yoga will help you sleep

Yoga nidra — the yoga of sleep.

YogaCara McDonaldFebruary 18, 2016rest, yoga nidra