To practice mindfulness can be enlightening and freeing, but it can also be equal parts exhausting and humbling. As a senior yoga and meditation teacher it is part of the practice—to be mindful on and off the mat, to live the work I do, and to be authentic. As such, each week I stand in

Elizabeth Gilbert inspired a generation of suburbanites-turned-seekers to find their true north by tapping into long-buried inner truths: You are capable and worthy of following your heart’s desire through travel. After Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth reminded us of the potential of creativity and manifestation with Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. She’s like the fairy godmother that bippity-bops

Want to challenge your stability and coordination? Grab a yoga bolster and try these four surprising moves. It’s a common misconception that yoga props are simply work-arounds for beginning practitioners, and that they lose their helpfulness as your practice progresses. In fact, it’s quite the opposite! Yoga props offer countless ways to vary your practice

Want to learn how to develop basic breath awareness as well as breath-manipulation techniques that will transform your practice? Join Pranayama 101: Breathing Practices for Vital Energy and Deep Relaxation. In this six-week online course, Tias Little, founder of Prajna Yoga and author of Yoga of the Subtle Body, will help you tap into the

One of the best parts about living in Los Angeles is the total accessibility to variety of outdoor environments. The beach, the mountains, and the desert are all within a beautifully convenient two-hour radius! And if you’re willing to go just a bit further, you’ve got access to some of the world’s most beautiful parks,

Tradition dictates that a 10-year anniversary is celebrated with aluminum; modern norms have ditched the tin for diamonds. As we begin celebrating 10 years of Wanderlust in 2019, we think the diamond is apropos: Over the years, we’ve certainly refined the proverbial lump of mindful coal into what we consider a shining beacon of the

Yoga can help teenagers be more at peace with their bodies and hear the messages of their own heart more clearly. Learn how to start a yoga practice in your teenage years. David Martinez The first stage of massive hormonal changes takes place during the turbulent years of adolescence, when the brain’s neurochemical circuitry is

These acupressure points help women’s bodies move energy and blood to relax the mind. These acupressure points are some of the most common points I use in working with women’s health. They move energy and blood and help relax the mind. Start in a comfortable seated position, sitting on blankets if needed. With either your

Feeling a little anxious before take-off? Find an empty-ish space near your gate to practice these postures. As a yogi, you can learn a lot about your fears through your practice. Think about the first few times you practiced going upside down in Headstand or Handstand, or even when your teacher asked you to hold

A few days ago I was rushing out the door to yoga. Yoga is my saving grace, and the holidays had brutally derailed me from my schedule. I needed this is a bad way. My internal native Chicagoan was already awake, belittling me for not leaving a bit earlier. As I hit traffic and a

Learn from Kelly and connect with your roots—literally—in Wanderlust O’ahu this year! Kelly will be leading “Connecting to the Land,” an outdoor adventure Immersion, on February 28. Experience includes a farm tour, an outdoor yoga flow, and a farm-to-table lunch. For tickets and more information, click here. When I connect with Kelly on the phone, she’s

It’s no secret that the wellness community has an accessibility issue. Individual classes can be expensive, the pressure to invest in high-end apparel is strong, and community options seem few and far between. We at Wanderlust believe that wellness is a right, not a privilege, and are committed to helping you find your true north—your healthiest and

Between your early 20s and around 35, PMS peaks and complex life issues add pressure and emotional twists that can be hard to navigate. Here’s how yoga can help. Learn how yoga can help you navigate your 20s. David Martinez Between your early 20s and around 35, PMS peaks and complex life issues (settling on

Wanderlust O’ahu is just around the corner! Join the global mindful movement in one of the globe’s most beautiful locations. More than just yoga, Wanderlust gives you the chance to explore several aspects of mindful adventure, with opportunities to hike, surf, swim, zipline, and kayak. Tickets are on-sale now.  [embedded content] The tropics before dawn hold a

2018 is finished… And 2019 has just begun… With the transition of one year to the next, many people make the innocent oversight of bringing their out-dated patterns with them (just like a tired but treasured piece of luggage). What I’d like to share with you today, is that you don’t have to… If you

If you’re white, and you want to be part of the social justice movement, it can be difficult to figure out where you fit in. What is our place? Where are our opportunities? The answer is in allyship. Our role is to give voice to social progress. We can put forth the same ideas and

Lama Tsultrim Allione—one of the first American woman ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun—shares what she’s learned about love, life, and liberty while researching dakinis, or fierce female messengers of wisdom. Read the stories of the Dakini—fierce female messengers of wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism to tap into your feminine power. Chris Ensey When I was eleven,

One of the nice things about meditation is that when we sit with these moments as they arise, we start to trust in them and in the dark grace. To see yourself is the heart of what a spiritual discipline like meditation is all about. After meditating with my first meditation teacher, Arvis, for some

Certain seasons of our life can leave us feeling lethargic. Try out some of these simple detoxes to leave you feeling refreshed and energized.

New York City may be the greatest city on Earth, but that doesn’t mean its 8 million residents aren’t itching to leave now and again. Much has been speculated about millennial New Yorkers packing up and heading upstate or out West, but sometimes what a city-dweller really needs to fall back in love with an