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Mountain Pose (Sanskrit Term: Tadasana)
Last week found me at the Grand Tetons for the first time. Anyone who’s witnessed this awesome gift of nature will know why they inspired me to focus on mountain pose this month. I have never felt more grounded than while viewing this breathtaking landscape. Just as...
“Mindfulness Master” Urban Mindfulness—cultivating peace, presence & purpose in the middle of it all, by Jonathan S. Kaplan, PhD
The following meditation on the go came to me via a wonderful new book in my life, Urban Mindfulness—cultivating peace, presence & purpose in the middle of it all, by Jonathan S. Kaplan, PhD. The preface to the meditation says that we’re more likely to perform an...
The magenta heart chakra reconnecting you to the golden ray of divine love
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 to increase calm and concentration: Mudras—Ancient Gestures to Ease Modern Stress, by Emily Fuller Williams
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...
Harmony ANGEL Cards by Angela McGerr
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...
Practicing yoga helps balance the stress hormone cortisol enough to ease the pain of fibromyalgia sufferers
HEALTHY NEWS “York University researchers found last month that practicing yoga helps balance the stress hormone cortisol enough to ease the pain of fibromyalgia sufferers. Just imagine what it could do for that undiagnosed pain in your a**. Study participants...
Hariton’s ‘Famous’ Vegetarian Casserole
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/. ...
Nada Himalaya by Deuter
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC I found this wonderful healing CD at my old stomping ground off State Street in Madison, WI at Shakti’s. I thought it was the perfect CD to carry on the theme of centering and grounding using the analogy of a mountain. About the Artist: For over...
“If you can’t see God in all, you can’t see God at all.”~ Yogi Bhajan
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...
Kriya by definition is something you do for a definite outcome. In Sanskrit, it means “action, deed or effort.”
Kriya by definition is something you do for a definite outcome. In Sanskrit, it means “action, deed or effort.” This month I am focusing on Kundalini Yoga. I teach Hatha yoga. Kundalini Yoga is another form of yoga. Both forms of yoga are meant to increase...
