Picture this...the way a driveway glistens after a rainfall, the somewhat random mowing pattern of my neighbor, which created a mosaic on his lawn, or how each bird call outside my window is not so random and done with intention. I have been noticing the little things in my life this week and each of [...]
The video blog...Sit yourself in front of your computer, iPad, phone or even your television for the next few videos. The first one is Jillian Pransky's short video for Prevention Magazine - Easy Yoga for Weight Loss. Then there are two more videos on the Cleansing Breath from YouTube. Sending light and love your way. [...]
Just when I think Spring has arrived, a wave of non-springlike weather arrives, followed on its heels by a wave of summer/spring weather. Do I mow, do I not mow, do I mulch, do I not mulch, do I plant those newborn vegetables, etc.? Such decisions.... Really, it is not so bad and I go [...]
This week's class was brought to you by the Letter J and the Letter P - that is Jillian Pransky. The inspiration for the poses and the guidance was Jillian Pranksy's new Yoga DVD, Calm Body Clear Mind. I am adding the link to her website for ordering information and to experience a free restorative [...]
I have been a juicing and smoothie mama lately. A few months ago, I bought a refurbished Vitamixer from my friend Inna*. Perfect condition! It only has been loved before by someone else. My daily kale and a myriad of other fruits and veggies intake has been astounding to me. I slip a little shredded [...]
Life is full of ups and downs like the weather, like the sun and the moon. We have darkness and we have lightness. The constant line in life is that there are ups and downs and we ride the curves finding a little peace, a little stillness, and a little balance. These are our moments [...]
Spring MusingsFirst Day of Spring 2014: Vernal Equinox368A Sign of SpringPrintEmailLeave a commentAverage:Select ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesomePoorOkayGoodGreatAwesomeYour rating: None Average:3.5 of 5 (254 votes)In 2014, spring begins with the vernal equinox on March 20 at 12:57 P.M. EDT. Here’s more information about the equinox, signs of spring, and stunning spring photos!See when each season starts for 2014.The Vernal EquinoxAh, spring! This season brings increasing daylight, warming temperatures, [...]
A Sacral Humbling Tale - About 4 weeks ago, I injured and overextended my sacral-illiac joint (SI Joint). This is the area where the sacrum (5 fused vertebrae sit above the tailbone and below the lumbar spine) and the illium (the back crests of the pelvis) join. It has been painful to sit, stand, [...]
Sweetness in fur. She's so Yang.This lovely girl joined our family last weekend as our latest foster pup. We have been enjoying all things puppy like pulling shoes from her mouth, teaching her that hands are not food, and praising every end result from our daily walks (okay folks I am speaking of elimination!). The [...]
Ignoring irrelevant stuck back door, still wants in!Habituation - an organism is taught to ignore irrelevant stimulus (This article from the New Yorker, Dec. 23 & 30, 2013, The Intelligent Plant, got me thinking). The longer days have brought to light the many ways my life is habitual. The Ugly (in my opinion) - I wake up, [...]
