by Sandy | Aug 23, 2010 | 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 | Aug 22, 2010 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD
Nakai Inner Voices Continuing with this month’s theme of accessing Native American wisdom, I’ve chosen one of my absolute favorite musicians. I can unequivocally say that any music you buy that has R. Carlos Nakai as one of the musicians, you will enjoy. This is one...
by Sandy | Jul 30, 2010 | Off-the-Wall Musings
Welcome to “My Better Day” July 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 | Jul 29, 2010 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Gate Pose / Lateral Side Stretch (Sanskrit terms: Parighasana) Gate pose “encourages transformation. Practice of this intense side stretch takes us beyond our daily lives, stretching our boundaries so that we can move past limitations. Kneeling with one leg firmly on...
by Sandy | Jul 28, 2010 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
How to Refresh Your Browser A very short meditation Close your eyes and shift your focus from what you were looking at to what you can hear. As you listen to the sounds around you, without judging them or even identifying them, breathe deeply. Then open your eyes and...
by Sandy | Jul 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 | Jul 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...
by Sandy | Jul 25, 2010 | 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 introduce...
