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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...
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...
