THE RABBIT HOLE

There is this new epidemic, you probably suffer from it. I call it descent into the Rabbit Hole. What begins as a harmless visit to your favourite website quickly turns into hours in the virtual rabbit hole sifting through trending articles and videos, new blogs, e-mails chains, etc. Sadly, once you emerge chances are you've a) missed a deadline b) missed a meeting c) missed lunch (and dinner) d) have numb bum and a stiff neck c) feel lazy and unproductive d) all of the above. The symptoms of Rabbit Hole can be debilitating. The worst part is that 80% of what you just distracted your mind, body and spirit with is garbage. Unadulterated internet bullsh*t. The only site you need visit for the best of the internet is Twisted Sifter, let’s be honest, but seeing as I have this little corner to share what I stumble upon, here are some finds from this week’s Rabbit Hole – the kind of finds that will inspire you, motivate you and force you to get up and do something. Here's the catch. You have 30 min to explore. When the timer goes off, shut it down. Go outside. 

BUY: Tickets for Toronto’s very own Field Trip Music & Arts Festival. The 2014 festival will unfold across two days. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto in the green grass of Garrison Common the offerings extend well beyond the much anticipated musical line-up. 
June 7 & 8.

READ: A perfect read and a gentle reminder of the fragility of human existence. Remember: above all things, be kind. To yourself, and then, to everyone you love - via Conversations with a Human Heart. 

FRESH FOOD: One of my sweet divine students brought me some fresh Rhubarb from her garden. There is no better gift in the world than fresh food direct from the land! I spent my ride home thinking about what I was going to make with my new Rhubarb and then I found this simple, versatile recipe for Rhubarb Syrup via the kitchn.

LAUGH: Edition 7 of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” via Vulture  , your welcome.

WATCH: As a Vinyasa yoga teacher, I have a near obsession with the union of breath and movement. The beauty of watching the body flow through a perfectly sequenced Asana, or a Ballerina as she gracefully crosses the stage, or the break dancer as she hits the beat - movement, dance, yoga -  is not only captivating to watch, it feels amazing - it releases feel good hormones – boosts immunity – ignites creativity and inspires self-love (and love making). Christian Larson’s video for Sigur Rós: Valtari, reveals the power of movement bonded to it’s one true love: music.  via NOWNESS 

“I wanted to try and make a dialogue through movement, 

without anyone saying anything." – Larson