by Sandy | Oct 31, 2010 | Newsletter, Off-the-Wall Musings
Welcome to “My Better Day” October newsletter! 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 deep wish for your...
by Sandy | Oct 30, 2010 | Empower Your Yoga Practice, Newsletter
Last month’s newsletter featured Warrior I. I opened with a reference to the meaning of the Sanskrit word for Warrior Pose as well as a warrior reference in regard to the Solar Plexus Chakra. Please refer to the archives for more. I offer the following opener...
by Sandy | Oct 29, 2010 | Magic of Yoga and Meditation, Newsletter
Since this month’s Chakra section focuses on the element of water and the Sacral Chakra, I chose the following meditation/visualization from my own experiences. It’s one I personally use adding color therapy and sea salt. I like to do this meditation while...
by Sandy | Oct 28, 2010 | Chakrascope ~ Your Vital Energy Centers, Newsletter
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 | Oct 27, 2010 | 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 | Oct 26, 2010 | 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...
by Sandy | Oct 25, 2010 | Healthy News
Cardio vs. Strength Training? How many of you believe that your yoga class doesn’t burn as many calories as your bike ride? Contrary to a long-held belief, strength training is—as new studies have shown—superior to steady-state cardio in caloric burn....
by Sandy | Oct 24, 2010 | 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:...
