“What is your larger goal in the work you do? What is the true calling behind your apparent role in the world? Hold to that, and let that vision guide you, no matter the task in front of you.” ~ Laura Cornell

by | Jan 28, 2013 | Off-the-Wall Musings

“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 your day a...

Meditation on the Ring Finger

by | Jan 24, 2013 | 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...

Harvard, Brigham Study: Yoga Eases Veterans PTSD Symptoms

by | Jan 23, 2013 | Healthy News

HEALTHY NEWS The words “Department of Defense” and “yoga” aren’t often uttered in the same breath, let alone in a long, conscious, exhale. But preliminary results from a small study funded by the U.S. Defense Department, and led by a Harvard Medical School assistant...

Shepherd’s Pie

by | Jan 22, 2013 | 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: ...

Glen Velez, Rhythms of the Chakras Volume 2

by | Jan 21, 2013 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD

FEATURED YOGA MUSIC Earlier I quoted Cyndi Dale from her book, Kundalini Divine Energy & Divine Life: “Energy is information that vibrates, and guess what kundalini does? It shakes up the energy of our body, mind, and soul.” Well, this CD shakes up your...