by Sandy | Aug 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 | Aug 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 | Aug 24, 2011 | Healthy News
HEALTHY NEWS “York University researchers found last month that practicing yoga helps balance the stress hormone cortisol enough to ease the pain of fibromyalgia sufferers. Just imagine what it could do for that undiagnosed pain in your a**. Study participants...
by Sandy | Aug 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 | Aug 22, 2011 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC I found this wonderful healing CD at my old stomping ground off State Street in Madison, WI at Shakti’s. I thought it was the perfect CD to carry on the theme of centering and grounding using the analogy of a mountain. About the Artist: For over...
by Sandy | Jul 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 | Jul 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Kriya by definition is something you do for a definite outcome. In Sanskrit, it means “action, deed or effort.” This month I am focusing on Kundalini Yoga. I teach Hatha yoga. Kundalini Yoga is another form of yoga. Both forms of yoga are meant to increase...
by Sandy | Jul 28, 2011 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
Hari Bhajan Khalsa’s first published poem I mentioned in the opening that I used to read poems for hours when I was young. They became a meditation for me before I knew what meditation was. Just dwelling on the last line of Hari Bhajan’s poem below and what “it’s...
