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Dolphin Pose / Forearm Down Dog / Headstand Prep
Dolphin Pose / Forearm Down Dog / Headstand Prep This newsletter focuses on the bringing the sacred into your yoga practice and your life and highlights the Crown Chakra. Headstand pose is an excellent pose for stimulating the Crown Chakra. However, Headstand...
Allowing unanswered questions to remain unanswered
I’ve owned my “iPhone-esque” phone for a little over a year. Prior to that I had a “flip phone”—yes a flip phone. There was no internet service on the flip phone. Heck I was disappointed when I got the flip phone and it had voice-mail! I didn’t want to be bothered!...
The Crown Chakra / (Sanskrit term: Sahasrara chakra)
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...
Anjali Mudra– also called Atmanjali Mudra and Hrdayanjali 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...
Yoga Nidra For Menstrual Disturbances – Balancing Yoga and Hormones
HEALTHY NEWS I am linked in with a Yoga and Nutrition Group on LinkedIn. Carl Germano is a member and the source of this week's "healthy news": Carl Germano, RD, CNS, CDN Chief Science Officer/Inergetics, Founder/OmEssentials Greater New York City Area Yoga Nidra For...
Spinach, Asparagus and Ramp Frittata
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: ...
Zen Café 7 Twilight
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC This month promotes connection to your Source. I’ve owned this CD for some years. While it’s a bit lively for my typical yoga class, it has provided upliftment when I’ve needed it. Music has the ability to put you in a better mood—this one achieves...
“What is your larger goal in the work you do? What is the true calling behind your apparent role in the world? Hold to that, and let that vision guide you, no matter the task in front of you.” ~ Laura Cornell
“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 your day a...
Root Lock/Lift (Sanskrit term: Mula Bandha)
Root Lock/Lift (Sanskrit term: Mula Bandha) Root Lock/Lift (Sanskrit term: Mula Bandha) We’ve been focusing on the energetic knots or granthis, specifically the first knot located in the root chakra area. Root Lock/Lift affects your physical, energetic, and mental...
Enchanted Jewelry ~ Enrichuals© cards created by Suzanne Vadnais Monson
In the opening section, I used a quote from one of the Enrichuals© cards created by Suzanne Vadnais Monson’s. I was lucky enough to have found her “enchanted jewelry” card prior to finding the complete deck of cards. (Available for purchase at here.) I used to make...
