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Crescent Lunge/High Lunge/Crescent Moon (Sanskrit term: *Alanasana )
Crescent Lunge/High Lunge/Crescent Moon (Sanskrit term: *Alanasana ) *There is no agreed upon Sanskrit name for this pose. Low Lunge: (Sanskrit term: Anjaneyasana) “Anjaneyasana is another name for Lord Hanuman, Hanuman is an incarnation of Lord Shiva who wears the...
Prayers from Illuminata by Marianne Williamson and Your Heart’s Desire by Sonia Choquette
Whenever I feel less than, I turn it over to God, the Universe, whatever aspect of higher power you believe in works here. When I’ve done my best, I am learning to let it go and offer it up for the highest good, allowing the Universe to wash away my perceived...
Sacral (Sanskrit term: Swadhishthana)
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...
Cheerfulness: Chase away sadness 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...
Studies Show Yoga Helps to Manage Agoraphobia
HEALTHY NEWS Fear is associated with the Sacral chakra—the highlighted chakra this month. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by anxiety in situations where the sufferer perceives the environment to be difficult or embarrassing to escape. Studies Show...
Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Grilled Vegetables
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 yoga Mix 2, a Cyndi Lee collection
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC I was listening to this CD as I wrote parts of my newsletter when it suddenly dawned on me I haven’t highlighted this CD in my newsletter yet! It has been one of my favorite CDs for some time. My favorite artist on here is the soothing voice of...
“Greatness isn’t something you should always be chasing. There’s greatness within all of us, and I think that’s what we forget,” ~ Brad Meltzer
“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...
Hero / Heroin Pose / (Sanskrit term: Virasana)
I chose this pose to highlight the opening theme about "being your own hero". This pose is also used as a meditation posture which makes it a perfect pose to meditate on being your own hero. Benefits: Improves circulation to the pelvis and in the feet Loosens thighs,...
Strike a Match
Strike a Match The solar plexus chakra highlighted in this newsletter is associated with the element of fire. Flame meditations are good ways to start your practice at home. Always use caution when working with an open flame! Using a match to start has the added...
