Olivia RousseauApr 13, 20207 minAvoidance CultureWe live in a culture that seeks to avoid pain and mental suffering at all costs. But, in our avoidance we become obsessed.
Olivia RousseauOct 26, 20195 minInheriting HurtThis post has been on my mind for the past six months or so, but when my dad died recently, I knew I had to find the time to write...
Olivia RousseauNov 20, 20183 minThe Magic of ManifestingLet's get right to it. Manifestation seems like this other worldly sort of magic. You see friends posting photos of vision boards or...
Olivia RousseauApr 27, 20184 minAlign Your Crescent LungeFull crescent lunge is one of the best stretches and strengtheners for your hips and legs. But, there are quite a few intricacies to be...
Olivia RousseauApr 4, 20185 minThe Epidemic of Overwork: When Saying "No" Is Really Saying "Yes"It took my whole life for me to get to this point. The point where I say "no" to opportunity more often than I say "yes". Overwork has...
Olivia RousseauFeb 7, 20185 min5 Easy Ways to Deepen Your Yoga PracticeIf you've been doing yoga for a while now, these tips will help make the most out of your practice. If you are relatively new to yoga or...
Olivia RousseauJan 8, 20183 minWhy Intention-Setting Might Be Doing You More Harm Than GoodIn the yoga world, the words "intention" and "affirmation" are often used interchangeably. Most commonly, students are encouraged, at the...
Olivia RousseauDec 28, 20175 minHow Yoga Helped Me Learn From & Conquer My DepressionI took antidepressants from age 16 to 24. At the time the doctor prescribed them, I was dealing with a lot of hurt and family trauma. I...