by Sandy | Jan 13, 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 | Jan 12, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
This newsletter focuses on change—both the kind we invite, like new year’s resolutions and goals; and the kind we don’t necessarily like, like unexpected snow storms. Since this is the time of year we invite change into our lives, I thought an inversion, like legs up...
by Sandy | Jan 11, 2011 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
Meditation for a Happy New You by Rev. Vic Fuhrman & Barbara Biziou: Take a few deep breaths and allow your body to take in all the air that it needs. Imagine your entire body softening. Begin by thanking the divine for all the gifts in your life right now....
by Sandy | Jan 10, 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 centers...
by Sandy | Jan 9, 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...
by Sandy | Jan 8, 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...
by Sandy | Jan 7, 2011 | Healthy News
HEALTHY NEWS Sing to Your Health! Scientists recently discovered that mantra and rosary recitation have possible physiological benefits for the heart. Reciting either Sanskrit mantras or the Ave Maria prayer regulated the breath and synchronized the heart rhythms of...
by Sandy | Jan 6, 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/. ...
