by Sandy | Aug 30, 2010 | Off-the-Wall Musings
Welcome to “My Better Day” August newsletter! Each month, “My Better Day” newsletter contains tips for your yoga practice, yoga quotes to bring yoga off the mat and into your life, affirmations to brighten your day and motivate, and more! It is my deep wish for your...
by Sandy | Aug 29, 2010 | Empower Your Yoga Practice, Newsletter
Side Plank / The one-armed balance pose (Sanskrit terms: Vasisthasana) Last month we broke down Gate Pose. I often teach a flow with gate pose and the kneeling side plank version of side plank pose since they both use the one knee on the floor and the other leg...
by Sandy | Aug 28, 2010 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
I have two meditation exercises this month! The second one, done as written, takes a bit longer to do than most of the ones I highlight here. I included it because it offers a deeper connection with Nature, and that is my focus this month. Enjoy! Ceremony of...
by Sandy | Aug 27, 2010 | Chakrascope ~ Your Vital Energy Centers
If you are familiar with chakras, then you can tell from my logo that I love chakras. The rainbow-colored spheres within my logo are representative of the chakra system within the body. If you are unfamiliar, here’s a quick lesson: There are seven energy centers...
by Sandy | Aug 26, 2010 | Hand Mudra
Mudra means “seal” in Sanskrit. It’s a symbolic or ritual gesture using primarily the hands. Each position is believed to have a specific effect. Specific positions can lead to specific states of consciousness symbolized by the hand positions. For example, if a person...
by Sandy | Aug 25, 2010 | Featured Card Deck and Quote
I love affirmations and use “oracle” decks to provide a positive boost in the morning or whenever I need a lift. It’s my way of telling the Universe I’m open to listening to their message: “Have at it!” “I’m listening!” “Tell me more!” I hope you enjoy as I introduce...
by Sandy | Aug 24, 2010 | Healthy News
We knew Yoga zaps stress, but did you know studies are showing Yoga Therapy can cure asthma? Tests carried out at Yoga Therapy Centers, across the world, have shown remarkable results in curing asthma. In some cases it has also been found that attacks can...
by Sandy | Aug 23, 2010 | Delicious Recipes À la Christine
One of my dearest friends cooks, bakes, and grills like a professional chef. She loves to chop vegetables, says things like “ramekins” and has her own tablecloth named after her—The Christine—for purchase at The Palate in Stockholm, WI : http://www.thepalate.net/....
