Mindfulness As A Way Of Life

What does it really mean to be mindful? Mindfulness is a term that you may hear or see in so many different settings, given its current popularity. And yet, there are many different ways we can start a conversation about mindfulness, and many different ways to define mindfulness…

From Architecture to Yoga and Art

I never thought I would evolve from designing buildings to creating art, much less an artist drawing on coffee filters. My yoga and art journey began in early 2011. At that time I had registered for my first yoga challenge, wherein I had to attend a class every day for…

Tuning In With Tech

We all love ourselves some Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, but is there a way to use our technology in a more conscious manner? We have all fallen prey to the unconscious scrolling in the dark of night, feeling our anxiety rising and our self esteem falling as we read post upon pristine…

Editor’s Column

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Literal Shyft: Conscious Words For Conscious Living. We are so glad you are here!

For those of you who don’t know, Shyft is a gym for the soul in Southern California, focused on starting a conversation about modern day life skills. How…