Category: Best Life Ever

Best Life Ever

Taylor Wells is a happy Super-mom of five, the owner of Prana Power Yoga, a United Nations Yoga Peace Ambassador, and a blogger for the Boston Herald. Her first book, “Create the Best Life Ever”, will be available later this year on Vitacost.com. Follow Taylor’s blog and videos for yoga advice, her favorite healthy whole food tips – and for inspiration as you follow your own journey.

Ego and Letting Go

By Taylor Wells on Jul 16th, 2012

“The foundation of the Buddha’s teachings lies in compassion, and the reason for practicing the teachings is to wipe out the persistence of ego, the number-one enemy of compassion.”

–Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama

We sold our restaurant to a great guy, and we’re so happy and grateful we did. As with every experience in our lives, we asked ourselves, “What’s the lesson here? What do we need to learn? What do we need to do differently?”

Stress can be insidious, so I believe it’s best to stay in tune and aware in order to nip it in the bud.

“But wait,” you say. “You practice yoga every day, and you were unaware of the stress the restaurant was causing you, Sister?”

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For True Success

By Taylor Wells on Jul 11th, 2012

Quote of the Day:

“For true success ask yourself these four questions: ‘Why?’ ‘Why not?” ‘Why not me?’ and ‘Why not now?’”

– Jimmy Dean

I really agree with today’s quote. What are you not doing that you really wanna do because you’re talking trash talk to yourself and rationalizing that “Now’s not the time,” or “I couldn’t do that.”

Yes, you can!

Keep saying this mantra, “I am. I will. I can.”

And ignore your mind.

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Best Hot Breakfast Cereal Ever! (Part 1)

By Taylor Wells on Jul 9th, 2012

Quote of the Day:

“When you know better you do better.”

― Maya Angelou

Many, many years ago in a land not so far away, I used to cook oatmeal on the stove every morning and dump in a buncha protein powder when it was done. Then I’d eat it hot, straight from the pot.

Man, I loved that hot cereal.

Now, some fourteen and a half years later, I realized that I’m still making the same thing for breakfast—only better (for many reasons, which I’ll explain below.*) Plus, I eat it out of a bowl, along with my five kiddos, who munch it right next to me.

Try out this recipe, and smile—because you’re giving your body gluten-free whole grains, vegetarian protein, clean superior nutrition and a warmth and satiation in the belly that can’t be beat. Read more →

Best Life Ever / Cooking/Recipe

What Class to Take if You’ve Never Practiced Yoga Before

By Taylor Wells on Jul 4th, 2012

Quote of the Day:

“Yoga is possible for anybody who really wants it. Yoga is universal.”

~Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois

Never practiced yoga before? No worries! There is a class for you.

I won’t use the word “beginner.” Because in yoga, we are all beginners—if we’re really practicing yoga. No one is “good” or “bad” at yoga. It’s a practice, not a sport.

You simply show up to your mat and do your best, with breath.

Best Life Ever / Exercise

How Do You Drink Your Tea?

By Taylor Wells on Jul 2nd, 2012

Quote of the day:

“We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.”

~Evelyn Dunbar

While drinking tea one afternoon, it occurred to me that everything is a metaphor.

As you become more aware, more present, more in tune and grounded, you begin to notice that the things that you do all day long are a metaphor for who you are. For how you walk through the world. Read more →

Best Life Ever / Food and Drink

The Comforts of Home

By Taylor Wells on Jun 27th, 2012

Quotes of the day:

“Home isn’t a place, its a feeling”

― Cecelia Ahern

I was recently in California, teaching at David Wolfe’s Longevity Now conference. And I was in my hotel room, all by myself. Sans my five kiddos and husband.

To say it was weird is an understatement. I haven’t experienced that much quiet since… well, I don’t remember when. How ’bout never? Yeah, that sounds about right.

I had brought some Yerba mate tea with me—the one from Eco Teas. It’s my favorite. It’s organic and fair trade and so delicious. And it doesn’t give you that crazy caffeine buzz that other caffeinated teas do. I really do love it, as evidenced by my bringing it with me across the country.