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“That’s the thing with magic. You’ve got to know it’s still here, all around us, or it just stays invisible for you.” ~ Charles de Lint
Each month, “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...
Crow Pose (Sanskrit Term: Kakasana) Crane Pose (Sanskrit Term: Bakasana)
I chose a bird pose this month since my opening section featured the magic of feathers. I chose Crow Pose—sometimes referred to as Crane Pose—since crows are associated with magic (the theme of my newsletter), mysticism and mythology! See the possible spiritual...
Coupler Pull: This is a simple technique to bring your emotions, mind, and body into harmony.
This “meditation on the go” is similar to the “Hand Mudra” featured below for “empowering your voice” which I chose for its emphasis on “empowerment”—one of the themes from my opener. It is part of my meditation workshop. Enjoy! Coupler Pull: This is a simple...
Third Eye Chakra—an Egyptian view
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...
Mudra for Empowering Your Voice
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...
Ascended Masters Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D
I love affirmations and use “oracle” decks to provide a positive boost in the morning or whenever I need a lift. It’s my way of telling the Universe I’m open to listening to their message: “Have at it!” “I’m listening!” “Tell me more!” I hope you enjoy as I...
Health Buzz: Yoga Calms Irregular Heartbeat
HEALTHY NEWS Study: Yoga Reduces Episodes of Atrial Fibrillation Doing the downward dog could help calm a dangerously fast heartbeat. New research suggests that yoga nearly halves episodes of atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm condition that affects millions and...
Braised Cabbage with Sausage
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/. ...
The Healing Music Series Sampler
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC Since Thoth was the central figure in the image I chose for highlighting the third-eye chakra and I highlighted Isis and Horus in the Featured cards above, I thought I’d provide a bit more history on Thoth here. I already mentioned Thoth...
“A man is not idle because he is absorbed in thought. There is a visible labor and there is an invisible labor.” ~ Victor Hugo
Each month, “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...
