by Sandy | Mar 26, 2013 | 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 | Mar 24, 2013 | Healthy News
HEALTHY NEWS I am linked in with a Yoga and Nutrition Group on LinkedIn. Carl Germano is a member and the source of this week’s “healthy news”: Carl Germano, RD, CNS, CDN Chief Science Officer/Inergetics, Founder/OmEssentials Greater New York City...
by Sandy | Mar 23, 2013 | 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: ...
by Sandy | Mar 22, 2013 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC This month promotes connection to your Source. I’ve owned this CD for some years. While it’s a bit lively for my typical yoga class, it has provided upliftment when I’ve needed it. Music has the ability to put you in a better mood—this one achieves...
by Sandy | Jan 28, 2013 | Off-the-Wall Musings
“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 your day a...
by Sandy | Jan 27, 2013 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Root Lock/Lift (Sanskrit term: Mula Bandha) Root Lock/Lift (Sanskrit term: Mula Bandha) We’ve been focusing on the energetic knots or granthis, specifically the first knot located in the root chakra area. Root Lock/Lift affects your physical, energetic, and mental...
by Sandy | Jan 26, 2013 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
In the opening section, I used a quote from one of the Enrichuals© cards created by Suzanne Vadnais Monson’s. I was lucky enough to have found her “enchanted jewelry” card prior to finding the complete deck of cards. (Available for purchase at here.) I used to make...
by Sandy | Jan 25, 2013 | 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...
