I know I’m not alone when I think “wow, where did this year go?” Just because saying that sentiment this time of year has become cliché, doesn’t mean I’m not going to think it or it’s not going to feel true. It’s still hard to believe it’s the time of…
I recently planned a trip with a long flight, and it was with this trip in mind that I thought about the way my travel in general has changed since I started practicing yoga more regularly. And not just flights. Long car rides too (and I do love a road…
Attendees with The Mat Yoga Studio recently returned from this year’s yoga retreat in Puerto Rico (which also means the studio will soon announce next year’s location!). Having attended one of The Mat’s retreats a few years ago in Costa Rica, I looked forward to hearing all about this one.…
When I get to around this time of year and think of reflecting on the last twelve months, I often think of more specific moments first, like a certain trip that offered an incredible experience (like the previous year’s trip to the Pacific Northwest). But this year, the first thoughts…
This month (June), Dallas’ The Mat is adventuring on this year’s yoga retreat in Portugal(!). I’m partial to this trip – even though I unfortunately was unable to join – as Portugal captured a part of my heart when I first visited Lisbon years ago. I cannot wait to hear…
There are, clearly, a number of things I love about traveling, but one thing that can be fun is thinking about how to bring the trip back home with me. Yes, there are pictures or little souvenirs, but how else can I incorporate the magic of a recent trip’s experience…