by Sandy | Jun 30, 2011 | Off-the-Wall Musings
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 wish for your well-being that I send this newsletter to help make...
by Sandy | Jun 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Side-reclining leg lift / Vishnu’s Pose (Sanskrit Term: Anatanasana) Benefits: Strengthens: Quadriceps and pelvic region Stretches: Hamstrings, Hip Adductors, Shoulders Tones the abdomen and organs in this region, improving their function Therapeutic for some back...
by Sandy | Jun 28, 2011 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
The following meditation is from one of my favorite Websites, Compliments of YogaMint.com (website no longer active) Your Knowing Breath Developing Your Intuition “My first yoga instructor taught me that you can’t hold fear in your body and breathe long and deep at...
by Sandy | Jun 27, 2011 | 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 | Jun 26, 2011 | 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...
by Sandy | Jun 25, 2011 | 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...
by Sandy | Jun 24, 2011 | Healthy News
HEALTHY NEWS Can Meditation Help Your Heart? A mind-body practice long used to calm the mind, meditation may benefit your heart. Although research on meditation and heart health is fairly limited, some studies suggest that taking up a meditation practice may boost...
by Sandy | Jun 23, 2011 | 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/. ...
