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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...
Chakra: Solar Plexus (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...
Ahamkara Mudra / Sanskrit: I-maker
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 Therapy for eating disorders
HEALTHY NEWS This newsletter’s healthy news focuses on eating disorders and the benefits of yoga. (Scroll down below for the healthy news.) This subject is near and dear to a good friend of mine, the owner (bac when this post was first posted) of Krista Artista...
Greek Quinoa or Couscous Salad
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/. ...
Self-Esteem CD by Steve Halpern
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC Since this newsletter is focusing on being your own hero, and increasing your belief in yourself, I knew exactly which CD I’d be highlighting! My favorite sound therapy artist used to be featured on my products page with other beautiful CDs --...
