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Glen Velez, Rhythms of the Chakras Volume 2
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC Earlier I quoted Cyndi Dale from her book, Kundalini Divine Energy & Divine Life: “Energy is information that vibrates, and guess what kundalini does? It shakes up the energy of our body, mind, and soul.” Well, this CD shakes up your...
“What turns inspiration into conversation? The power of positivity. Gains worth celebrating. And a single moment of meaningful change…” ~ Special K™ Movement manifesto
“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...
Locust (Sanskrit term: Salambhasana)
Locust (Sanskrit term: Salambhasana) This month’s opening section above is on using the slogans and taglines you see every day to your best advantage—as life affirming reminders. Viewing advertising as an affirmation is perhaps a new concept for you. It will take some...
Beauty v. Holistic Beauty: 5 New Habits
I quoted from this great article in the opening section. It’s from OMTimes Magazine, Beauty v. Holistic Beauty: 5 New Habits, by Akua Auset, September 2012. The following questions are also from that article. Sometimes you need to ask questions as a form of...
Third/Solar Plexus Chakra: (Sanskrit term: Manipura)
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...
Hasta Mudra #3 –Energizing & Calming
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 Aids in Recovery from Drug and Alcohol Addiction
HEALTHY NEWS "Colin Farrell, a 36-year old actor, recently went public about his love for yoga and how it has helped him to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Farrell is not the only person who has turned to yoga as a means to recovery. In fact, some addiction...
Caramelized Apples—Side dish, dessert, or breakfast?
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/. ...
Pachelbel in the Garden
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC This absolutely mesmerizing CD was gifted to me by one of my yoga students. I feel like she’s giving me a hug whenever I listen to it. If you love the sweet healing sounds of a babbling brook, you’ll love this CD. The “Solitudes” collection has...
“Some people say they haven’t yet found themselves. But the self is not something one finds; it is something one creates.” ~ Thomas Szasz, Hungarian psychiatrist
“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...