by Sandy | Oct 26, 2011 | Hand Mudra, Newsletter
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 | Oct 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...
by Sandy | Oct 24, 2011 | Healthy News
HEALTHY NEWS Reduce Wrinkles by Decreasing Stress Author: Lindelle Jones Endless amounts of resources and funds have been spent on make-up, anti-ageing products and remedies, Botox and cosmetic surgery. There are more natural and healthy methods of reducing the signs...
by Sandy | Oct 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/. ...
by Sandy | Oct 22, 2011 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC This month’s focus is on circles. My “Meditation on the Go” section featured mandalas as a form of a meditative circle. This album is one of my absolute favorite CDs by one of my favorite musicians, and it features a mandala on the cover and in the...
by Sandy | Sep 30, 2011 | Newsletter, 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 | Sep 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
I chose a bird pose this month since my opening section featured the magic of feathers. I chose Crow Pose—sometimes referred to as Crane Pose—since crows are associated with magic (the theme of my newsletter), mysticism and mythology! See the possible spiritual...
by Sandy | Sep 28, 2011 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
This “meditation on the go” is similar to the “Hand Mudra” featured below for “empowering your voice” which I chose for its emphasis on “empowerment”—one of the themes from my opener. It is part of my meditation workshop. Enjoy! Coupler Pull: This is a simple...
