by Sandy | Jul 24, 2011 | Healthy News
Kirtan Kriya meditation shows promise in research of memory functions “In three separate studies published this year and in one that is on-going, Kirtan Kriya, as taught by the Kundalini master Yogi Bhajan, was shown to increase short term memory, cognitive function...
by Sandy | Jul 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 | Jul 22, 2011 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC/DVD I’m featuring both a CD and a DVD this month! I found both at my old stomping ground off State Street in Madison, WI at Mimosa’s. http://www.mimosaspirit.com/. Read more about “The Ison Method” at David Ison’s website as well as Gurmukh on...
by Sandy | Jun 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 | Jun 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Side-reclining leg lift / Vishnu’s Pose (Sanskrit Term: Anatanasana) Benefits: Strengthens: Quadriceps and pelvic region Stretches: Hamstrings, Hip Adductors, Shoulders Tones the abdomen and organs in this region, improving their function Therapeutic for some back...
by Sandy | Jun 28, 2011 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
The following meditation is from one of my favorite Websites, Compliments of YogaMint.com (website no longer active) Your Knowing Breath Developing Your Intuition “My first yoga instructor taught me that you can’t hold fear in your body and breathe long and deep at...
by Sandy | Jun 27, 2011 | 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...
by Sandy | Jun 26, 2011 | 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...
