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“Create your own magical realities and when truth comes and knocks on your door you can invite her into your enchanted world.” ~ Sweetpea fairy
“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...
Final Relaxation / Corpse pose (Sanskrit term: Savasana)
Since I opened with sharing my favorite magic portal as a child, I decided this was the perfect time to share my favorite magic portal as yoga teacher. Savasana is one of the most important poses in your yoga practice and it is often said that this is where the...
Feeling stressed lately? Try Yoga Nidra!
One of the many benefits of Yoga is reduced stress and a relaxed and clear mind. Read on as I highlight unique ways to use Yoga for stress relief and relaxation! “The antidote to stress is relaxation. To relax is to rest deeply. This rest is different from sleep. ...
Chakra: Brow / Third Eye Chakra (Sanskrit term: Ajna 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...
Bhumisparsha Mudra (Gesture of enlightenment, or gesture of calling witnesses)
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...
Scientific studies have shown that real relaxation and yoga nidra helps with a variety of physical and mental problems.
HEALTHY NEWS Scientific studies have shown that real relaxation and yoga nidra helps with a variety of physical and mental problems. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure, and decrease pain. Here you’ll find some answers to frequently asked questions...
Cabbage Rolls
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/. ...
Real Relaxation Yoga Nidra CD by Julie Lusk
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC Real Relaxation Yoga Nidra CD by Julie Lusk This month I suggested using Final Relaxation / Savasana as your magic portal—opening to the magic available to you when you find deep relaxation. In the “Meditation On The Go” section, I highlighted Yoga...
Always try to see life around ya as if you’d just come out of a tunnel.” ~ Jefferson Smith (Jimmy Stewart) quoting his dad in the movie, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
“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...
Bridge pose (Sanskrit term: Setu Bhanda)
This time of year we are “bridging” into the New Year, opening to our heart’s desires. In the Northern hemisphere, it is also a time of possible seasonal depression from lack of sunlight. I chose this pose with both in mind. Enjoy Benefits: Strengthens: Glutes,...
