
Danielle is a Northern California girl from the Sacramento area. She works at a Legislative Advocacy firm, enjoys yoga, meditation, writing, drinking wine and cooking for the ones she loves. Her yoga ventures have taught her to live more mindfully on and off her mat.
All posts by Danielle McKee
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Danielle McKee | July 11, 2022
5 Ways to Use Nature to Stay Grounded
Nature is a source of peace, love and grounding energy. Get out in nature to get grounded and cultivate inner peace with these 5 tips.
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Danielle McKee | April 14, 2020
Repeat These 5 Positive Affirmations to Cope With Life’s Challenges
Use these five powerful affirmations to cope with life's challenges and learn how to use affirmations to empower you in all areas of your life.
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Danielle McKee | February 5, 2020
Chanting and Kirtan: Everything You Need to Know (Plus a Few Chants to Try!)
Chanting and kirtan are two practices we see in yoga, but what is kirtan? Why do we chant in yoga? Learn the answer to these questions and more here.
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Danielle McKee | February 15, 2019
5 Simple Steps to Meditate Your Way Through Anxiety
Meditation and anxiety don't seem to go together. But sometimes meditation can bring up feelings of anxiety. Here's how to cope when anxiety arises.
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Danielle McKee | February 11, 2019
12 Steps to Create a DIY At-Home Wellness Retreat for Yourself
A home retreat is a low or no cost way to recharge and treat yo'self. Follow these 12 steps to create a DIY at home retreat for wellness and relaxation.
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Danielle McKee | July 23, 2018
5 Must-Read Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List
Check out these five must-read books for your summertime enjoyment! Grab a lemonade, relax on your sunbed, and prepare to have your mind blown wide open.
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Danielle McKee | December 22, 2017
Here’s Your Ultimate Wine Guide: Types of Wine, Pairing, and Lingo
There are so many types of wine out there and even more ways to pair, taste, and order them. This wine guide teaches everything you need to know about wine.
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Danielle McKee | December 13, 2017
In Search of Inner Peace? Try This Self-Guided Meditation Tutorial
We can often get caught up in negative thoughts and emotions. If you’re craving some inner peace, this self-guided meditation tutorial is for you!
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Danielle McKee | October 10, 2017
Did You Fall Out of Your Yoga Practice? Use These 7 Tips to Re-Establish Your Yoga Routine
There are many reasons you might fall out of your yoga routine. Get back into it with these 7 simple tips that’ll have you back on your mat in no time.
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Danielle McKee | December 18, 2016
5 Healing Crystals Every Yogi Should Have
Crystals and gems are a miraculous and proven method of healing. Here are five healing crystals every yoga practitioner should have.
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Danielle McKee | June 30, 2016
How to Calm Your Mind and Cultivate More Presence
Hopefully, seeing the distinction between the thinking mind and the observing mind will help you recognize some of the unhealthiness that occurs in your head.
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Danielle McKee | May 8, 2016
Five Fantastic Bottles of Wine Under $20
Wine experts, fledglings and amateurs, take heed: THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY SAYS DRINKING WINE IS GOOD FOR US! Here are 5 affordable, delicious wines under $20 along with descriptions and pairing suggestions for each:
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Danielle McKee | April 23, 2016
9 Hacks to Simplify Your Life Today
Here are 9 simple steps to simplify your life, make it a little LESS COMPLICATED, and make you feel MORE IN CONTROL:
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Danielle McKee | February 9, 2016
How to Practice a Quick and Effective Meditation
When you get a break in your busy day - whether it be a break from being a...
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Danielle McKee | September 4, 2015
10 Life Lessons We Learned from Dr. Wayne Dyer
Dr. Wayne Dyer changed the world for the better. He spoke and wrote words that have left an unquestionable mark on humanity. Now, we write about Dr. Dyer in the past tense. At the age of 75, he has passed away. To honor this man’s brilliant life and legacy, I humbly offer 10 life lessons that Dr. Wayne Dyer has taught us.
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Danielle McKee | August 10, 2015
5 Reasons Why You Should Step Away from Your Routine
Routines run our lives. Here are five reasons why you should stray from your routine:
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Danielle McKee | June 3, 2015
A Lesson from the Tao Te Ching on the Duality of Life
Do you know what Lao Tzu is referring to when he speaks of “paradoxical unity” in the Tao Te Ching? Let’s start by introducing the paradoxical world in terms that we understand on a day-to-day basis: life sucks sometimes.
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Danielle McKee | May 14, 2015
Tips For Creating a Sacred Home Office Space
One of the biggest challenges of working from home is staying focused on the task at hand. Follow these simple tips to create a sacred home office space:
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Danielle McKee | April 23, 2015
When the Hunt Ends – The Truth in Seeking Happiness
You may think that your next buy or materialistic accomplishment is going to make your life and bring you that happiness that you have been striving for so desperately.