Sierra Vandervort

Looking for some java to chase away the winter blues? Good thing there’s no shortage of coffee roasters in New Orleans. Literally — there’s too many to choose from.

If you're plugged in to the health & wellness world, you may have heard this phrase "shadow work" coming up a lot lately. Right after Halloween and into Scorpio season - the season of increasing darkness certainty sets the tone for the most mysterious practice in the self-development toolbox.

On Tuesday, August 18th we have a New Moon in Leo. With the moon dark & hidden in the sky – we have a blank canvas for dreaming & manifesting. Leo energy in particular is the ruler of intentions centered around leadership, integrity & personal expression. Leo is the sun-bearer of the zodiac. It encourages us to stand up, take up space, and honor our creative nature.

I wasn’t looking for crazy, radical enlightenment when I first came to the yoga practice. Much to the contrary – I was simply looking for something to occupy my time.

1. Stop to smell the jasmine 2. An umbrella & extra socks are always a good idea 3. Roaches can fly 4. Don't just exist - learn to LIVE

I’m not here to tell anyone how they should feel or should react to what’s going on. As a spiritual teacher I often feel the weight of collective grief so strongly. And when I'm not sure how to help - it's disheartening.