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Meditators get skinny!
HEALTHY NEWS Meditators get skinny! In a study, dieters who spent about 7 minutes meditating each day experienced far fewer food cravings than their nonmeditating peers. And the meditators were far more likely to resist their cravings. Over a 7-week period, a group of...
Peach-Blackberry Smoothie
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/. ...
Buddha Card 1
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC I purchased this CD at the same shop highlighted last month—one of my favorite new age shops: Mind Body & Spirit Gifts & Books in downtown St. Cloud, MN. www.mindbodyspirit-online.com. They carry stunning jewelry, stones & crystals,...
“If you do not believe in magic, your life will not be magical”–Lynn V. Andrews.
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...
Standing Straddle Forward Fold (Sanskrit Term: Prasarita Padottanasana)
I invited you in my opener to view life from a different perspective to allow some magic into your life. Inversions can give you a different view of your world. So I invite you to try the following simple inversion to do just that. “According to Pat Layton,...
Self-inquiry Meditation: “Who am I?”
Self-inquiry Meditation: The purpose of self-inquiry is to experience the revelation of the true Self, not to probe mentally or seek a definitive answer. The practice is simple but not easy, and requires commitment and consistent practice to reap the incomparable...
The brow chakra is especially responsive to affirmations of our goodness and confirmations of our worth.
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 Powerful Insight
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...
Healing with the Fairies 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...
Yoga benefits people with Rheumatoid Arthritis!
HEALTHY NEWS Yoga benefits people with Rheumatoid Arthritis! Yoga may help lessen symptoms of depression among rheumatoid arthritis patients, according to a pilot study published in 2009. After 10 weeks of taking three 75-minute yoga classes per week, 16 female...
