by Sandy | Dec 30, 2011 | 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...
by Sandy | Dec 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
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,...
by Sandy | Dec 28, 2011 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation
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...
by Sandy | Dec 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 centers...
by Sandy | Dec 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 | Dec 24, 2011 | Healthy News
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...
by Sandy | Dec 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/. ...
by Sandy | Dec 22, 2011 | Featured Yoga Music/DVD
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...
