By Nicole Berrie
Video and Photography by Sasha Israel

MIRACLES NOW IS MEANT TO TEACH,” says Gabrielle Bernstein, curled up on the couch of her sun-drenched living room in her East Village loft while sipping a Ginger Fireball from the Juice Press. “Whoever reads it will become a spiritual teacher who can carry the message to others.” It’s fortuitous that the New York Times best-selling author has released this teaching manual now that her thousands of fans and self-avowed “Spirit Junkies” have attended multitudes of lectures and workshops and are equipped with Ms. Bernstein’s tools to spread the gospel of self-love. Her latest tome, which includes 108 guidelines to maintaining a balanced life features quick tips such as “Be More Childlike” and “Worry Is A Prayer For Chaos.” Below, Ms. Bernstein reveals ten of her own routine habits as one of her favorite meditations that you can carry just about anywhere.


When I wake up in the morning, I like to eat quinoa cereal and have a cup of dandelion tea.

With each new season, I make sure to boost my immune system. I used to get sick with the change of season so I’m very conscious of my self-care routine at that time.

Before bed, my nightly ritual is a salt bath. Then I put oil all over my body and use a lot of great products on my face. Before I fall asleep I run through the day in my mind and focus on what I’m grateful for.

One of my favorite things to cook is brisket with vegetables.

When I’m feeling drained, I take a light bath. I lie down on the floor and envision a waterfall of light pouring over my body, cleansing me, and restoring me.

I’m most at peace, in my zen den. I have a very sacred space in my apartment that is where I meditate and practice yoga.

My favorite way to sweat is on the mini trampoline.

The one kitchen tool I can’t live without is Vitamix, obviously.

The best healthy snack is, Mary’s Gone Crackers and hummus or green apple and almond butter.

My favorite guilty indulgence is cacao in my oatmeal.


 

GABRIELLE’S BACKPACK MEDITATION…

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