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Gluten-free Irish Soda Bread by Carol Fenster
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/. ...
Spirits of the Forest by France Ellul / Faerie – A Realm of Magic & Enchantment by Troika
FEATURED YOGA MUSIC Since I own more than one faery CD, I had to share two this month! I purchased this CD at one of my favorite new age shops: Mind Body & Spirit Gifts & Books in downtown St. Cloud, MN www.mindbodyspirit-online.com. They carry...
“Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate.”—Sandra Boynton
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...
Cobra Pose (Sanskrit term: Bhujangasana)
Since this is the month of heart connections, I thought this heart opening pose was a perfect one to highlight. Backbends (like Cobra Pose) help to release emotions held in the rib cage and can help to counteract depression. Think of the position held when laughing...
Heartwarming Practice by Camille Maurine and Lorin Roche, PhD
Heartwarming Practice “A heart meditation is a time to dwell with everything that is in your heart. We all need a way to enter the world of feeling and warm ourselves at the inner fire. This is a good practice to do toward the end of the day. Be in a cozy place. ...
The heart has its own brain and is a key intuitive center
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...
Mudra for Two Hearts and Two Wings
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...
Developing Intuition cards by Shakti Gawain
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 for dry eyes? You bet!
HEALTHY NEWS Yoga for dry eyes? You bet! Time on the yoga mat may be a source of relief for dry eyes. Last December, research published in the journal, Head & Face Medicine, hinted that yoga can soothe irritated eyes. Scientists in Bangalore, India, enrolled 291...
Chocolate Raspberry Bonbons
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/. ...
