Mudra for Detoxification

by | Jan 9, 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...

Healing the Mind and Spirit Cards

by | Jan 8, 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...

Sing to Your Health!

by | Jan 7, 2011 | Healthy News

HEALTHY NEWS Sing to Your Health! Scientists recently discovered that mantra and rosary recitation have possible physiological benefits for the heart. Reciting either Sanskrit mantras or the Ave Maria prayer regulated the breath and synchronized the heart rhythms of...

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

by | Jan 6, 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/. ...

Om Namaha Shivaya

by | Jan 5, 2011 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD

FEATURED YOGA MUSIC   This CD, as well as the last two featured CDs, was bought at my old stomping ground off State Street in Madison, WI at Mimosa’s. Description: This tenth anniversary deluxe edition of this new age classic is a must for anyone who appreciates...

Grounding Breath

by | Nov 11, 2010 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation

Grounding breath Take a deep inhale with eyes closed visualizing all your scattered energies coming back to you at center, like you’re a magnet attracting back to you what was yours to begin with, and as you exhale, send your breath down your feet into the ground down...