by Sandy | Mar 30, 2011 | Off-the-Wall Musings
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...
by Sandy | Mar 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Tortoise (Sanskrit Term: Kurmasana) Kurmasana is called yoga turtle pose as it imitates a turtle pulling its head into its shell. It is said to help reduce fat in your belly and hips. Since this month’s newsletter is focusing on being present so you can notice the...
by Sandy | Mar 28, 2011 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
Purification Meditation This is a powerful, cleansing meditation that rids you of negative or destructive thoughts and thought patterns. It also allows you to connect with the divine. Do this meditation in your personalized sacred space, or use this version as a...
by Sandy | Mar 27, 2011 | Chakrascope ~ Your Vital Energy Centers
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...
by Sandy | Mar 26, 2011 | Hand Mudra
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...
by Sandy | Mar 25, 2011 | Featured Card Deck and Quote
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...
by Sandy | Mar 24, 2011 | Healthy News
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...
by Sandy | Mar 23, 2011 | Delicious Recipes À la Christine
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/. ...
