Bridge pose (Sanskrit term: Setu Bhanda)

This time of year we are “bridging” into the New Year, opening to our heart’s desires. In the Northern hemisphere, it is also a time of possible seasonal depression from lack of sunlight. I chose this pose with both in mind. Enjoy Benefits: Strengthens: Glutes,...

HeartMath Attitude Breathing® tool

A HeartMath Tip: Take five minutes several times a day, whether or not you’re feeling especially stressed, to try these simple steps adapted from the HeartMath Attitude Breathing® tool. • Focus on your heart as you breathe in. • Concentrate on a positive feeling or...

Listen to Music for a Better Brain and Body

HEALTHY NEWS Listen to Music for a Better Brain and Body Research suggests that listening to music bestows mind-body benefits in the following ways: Music improves your brain. Music — of any kind — fires neurons in the brain that in turn boost memory and...

Pasta Fagiolo

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/. ...

Into The Light by Billy McLaughlin

FEATURED YOGA MUSIC When I started to write my humble review of this CD, I started to cry. I have such deep, sincere respect and admiration for Billy McLaughlin—our local, internationally known musician. I felt the weight of the world to do justice introducing him to...