In asana, I always emphasize to my students the importance of learning to trust ones intuition and to practice listening to the subtle voice within. I also seek guidance from others, but I’ve consistently and firmly believed that all the “right” answers – on and off the mat – already exist within. This idea became my personal truth and the foundation upon which I built my practice.

So I was devastated, when a few months ago my life turned upside down due to choices I made based on what I felt was intuition. I felt I had parted with a precious friend, a once trusted voice, and all the confidence that went along with her. My once proud roar had turned into a distant murmur and I found myself listening passively, as others told me how to get back on my path to happiness. I never found that path.

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Do you ever find it challenging to celebrate family gatherings and still maintain your mindful eating habits?

If this challenge is showing up right now around Mother’s Day, you’re not alone!

After all, most families have their own eating habits and traditions that often don’t include consciously preparing seasonal recipes, eating for their unique body types or using food as medicine.

But, I can tell you from experience that there are two keys to happy multi-family meals:

1. Taking the initiative to contribute or cook food a dish that you will enjoy eating.

2. Present an invitation for your mom and the rest of your family to try something new. It could be a new dish, a tea for post-meal digestion or a yummy treat. The fact is that nobody likes to be harped on or made wrong about what they’re putting in their bodies so it’s import to learn how to gracefully usher in change.

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