by Sandy | Mar 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 | Mar 22, 2011 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC I purchased this CD at the same shop highlighted last month—one of my favorite new age shops: Mind Body & Spirit Gifts & Books in downtown St. Cloud, MN. www.mindbodyspirit-online.com. They carry stunning jewelry, stones & crystals,...
by Sandy | Feb 28, 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 | Feb 27, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
I invited you in my opener to view life from a different perspective to allow some magic into your life. Inversions can give you a different view of your world. So I invite you to try the following simple inversion to do just that. “According to Pat Layton,...
by Sandy | Feb 26, 2011 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
Self-inquiry Meditation: The purpose of self-inquiry is to experience the revelation of the true Self, not to probe mentally or seek a definitive answer. The practice is simple but not easy, and requires commitment and consistent practice to reap the incomparable...
by Sandy | Feb 25, 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 | Feb 24, 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 | Feb 23, 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...
