by Sandy | Apr 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 | Apr 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Side Angle (Sanskrit Term: Utthita Parsvakonasana) Benefits: Strengthens: Ankles, Quads, Obliques, Hip Flexors, Hip Abductors, Shoulders Stretches: Hip Adductors, Calves, Ankles, Spine, Waist, Shoulders, Chest and Lungs Increases Stamina Improves posture Enhances...
by Sandy | Apr 28, 2011 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
Since this month’s yoga quote suggested to “be with air” and air is associated with the heart chakra, I’ve chosen a loving kindness meditation. Here is my own personal loving kindness meditation (and since this post was initially posted, I’ve updated my website...
by Sandy | Apr 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...
by Sandy | Apr 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...
by Sandy | Apr 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 | Apr 24, 2011 | Healthy News
HEALTHY NEWS Study shows that Loving Kindness Meditation enables you to become more satisfied with your life and experience fewer symptoms of depression! Time investment—only an hour or so a week?! I’m in! I featured my own personal Loving Kindness Meditation above...
by Sandy | Apr 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/. ...
