Shepherd’s Pie

  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: ...

Glen Velez, Rhythms of the Chakras Volume 2

FEATURED YOGA MUSIC Earlier I quoted Cyndi Dale from her book, Kundalini Divine Energy & Divine Life: “Energy is information that vibrates, and guess what kundalini does? It shakes up the energy of our body, mind, and soul.” Well, this CD shakes up your...

Locust (Sanskrit term: Salambhasana)

Locust (Sanskrit term: Salambhasana) This month’s opening section above is on using the slogans and taglines you see every day to your best advantage—as life affirming reminders. Viewing advertising as an affirmation is perhaps a new concept for you. It will take some...

Hasta Mudra #3 –Energizing & Calming

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...

Yoga Aids in Recovery from Drug and Alcohol Addiction

HEALTHY NEWS “Colin Farrell, a 36-year old actor, recently went public about his love for yoga and how it has helped him to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Farrell is not the only person who has turned to yoga as a means to recovery. In fact, some...