by Sandy | Sep 23, 2010 | Delicious Recipes À la Christine, Newsletter
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 | Sep 22, 2010 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC I bought this album over ten years ago locally at the Aveda spa in Nicollett Mall in Minneapolis. It has been one of my favorites ever since, and gets many compliments when played during my yoga classes. Enjoy! Chris Spheeris, Paul Voudouris Since...
by Sandy | Sep 20, 2010 | Final Relaxation
FINAL RELAXATION AFFIRMATION “If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it. Anything you want to, do it. Want to change the world? There’s nothing to it.”—Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley from their song, Pure Imagination. (Song used in the AT &...
by Sandy | Aug 30, 2010 | Off-the-Wall Musings
Welcome to “My Better Day” August newsletter! 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 deep wish for your...
by Sandy | Aug 29, 2010 | Empower Your Yoga Practice, Newsletter
Side Plank / The one-armed balance pose (Sanskrit terms: Vasisthasana) Last month we broke down Gate Pose. I often teach a flow with gate pose and the kneeling side plank version of side plank pose since they both use the one knee on the floor and the other leg...
by Sandy | Aug 28, 2010 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
I have two meditation exercises this month! The second one, done as written, takes a bit longer to do than most of the ones I highlight here. I included it because it offers a deeper connection with Nature, and that is my focus this month. Enjoy! Ceremony of...
by Sandy | Aug 27, 2010 | 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 | Aug 26, 2010 | 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 person...
