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Mudra for Preventing Burnout
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...
Dream Cards. Understand your dreams and enrich your life. ~ Strephon Kaplan-Williams
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...
Reduce Wrinkles by Decreasing Stress
HEALTHY NEWS Reduce Wrinkles by Decreasing Stress Author: Lindelle Jones Endless amounts of resources and funds have been spent on make-up, anti-ageing products and remedies, Botox and cosmetic surgery. There are more natural and healthy methods of reducing the signs...
Spicy Fall Stew Baked in a Pumpkin
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/. ...
Mandala. Circle of Chant by Terry Oldfield & Soraya
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC This month’s focus is on circles. My “Meditation on the Go” section featured mandalas as a form of a meditative circle. This album is one of my absolute favorite CDs by one of my favorite musicians, and it features a mandala on the cover and in the...
“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...
