Meditation on the Ring Finger

by | Jan 24, 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...

Harvard, Brigham Study: Yoga Eases Veterans PTSD Symptoms

by | Jan 23, 2013 | Healthy News

HEALTHY NEWS The words “Department of Defense” and “yoga” aren’t often uttered in the same breath, let alone in a long, conscious, exhale. But preliminary results from a small study funded by the U.S. Defense Department, and led by a Harvard Medical School assistant...

Shepherd’s Pie

by | Jan 22, 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: ...

Glen Velez, Rhythms of the Chakras Volume 2

by | Jan 21, 2013 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD

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)

by | Oct 11, 2012 | Empower Your Yoga Practice

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...