Sierra Vandervort
Hey, I'm Sierra!
I'm a yoga teacher, writer and music lover living in New Orleans.
Dealing with Grief Mindfully : How to Step into Surrender
Sometimes it feels like your stomach falls through the floor. There’s a hollow ache in your chest. Your throat closes as tears sting your eyes. It feels like a piece of you is missing. You feel lonely, afraid, and uncertain. Forgive me if I sound dramatic - but that’s how grief feels to me.
Sierra VandervortPublished 8 days ago in Psyche
Three Embodiment Rituals for the Upcoming Full Moon in Scorpio
The Full Moon in Scorpio rises on Monday, April 26th with intensity and transformation. Opposed with the Sun in Taurus, we’re reminded that there’s always a bigger picture at play. Scorpio is very intense and passionate, where Taurus is more grounded and laid back. Taurus is slow and steady where Scorpio is hot and heavy. Both signs value emotional depth and making life a joyous occasion.
Sierra VandervortPublished 16 days ago in LongevityThe Mindfulness Exercise that Changed Everything for Me
I strongly remember one instance where I was doing absolutely nothing. I was in Pacific Grove, California - having just rolled into town the day before. My partner Steven and I were living out of our Dodge van with our two dogs at the time - and it had been a particularly shitty day.
Sierra VandervortPublished 24 days ago in Longevity
Wild Yoga is now popping up thanks to new app for yogis
The yoga world looks undoubtedly different nowadays. With most studios still operating on a Zoom-only basis, global yogis are having to look for different ways to keep their practice engaging & inspiring. Luckily, modern tech can lend a helping hand.
Sierra VandervortPublished 2 months ago in Longevity
Leo Full Moon 2021: Energetic Meaning & Soul Shifts
Our Full Moon in Leo peaks in the morning of January 28th, but you can honor & harness the lunar energies for the few days preceding and following the full moon date.
Sierra VandervortPublished 3 months ago in Futurism
What I’ve Learned from a Month of Van Life
It’s 20 degrees and it’s been 15 hours. We’ve passed our camping spot in Kansas - deciding it was too cold to stay after we saw the snow on the ground - and we’re halfway through New Mexico.
Sierra VandervortPublished 4 months ago in Wander
Sustainable Gift Guide for your favorite modern hippie
The holidays can wreak havoc on the environment. Excess buying, mountainous plastic bags and cheap drugstore pedicure sets - that we promise, no one wants - seem to fall from the sky. And if you’ve ever been on wrapping paper cleanup duty - you know how hard it is to get rid of everything.
Sierra VandervortPublished 5 months ago in Lifehack
The Best Coffee Roasters in New Orleans You Have to Visit
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.
Sierra VandervortPublished 5 months ago in Feast
