. Signs of spring from my front yard... Stress comes in many forms. And unbeknownst to me and many, it can surface in many forms. I counted myself recently, as one of the lesser stressed people with all of my practices to calm my body, my mind and my energy. But my stress or [...]
The Unspoken Thank You I recently had a conversation with my youngest daughter about the importance of gratitude. I was wondering where I had failed as a parent because in the past few years, I've noticed that my girls do not say "Thank you" or send Thank you notes. It has always been an important [...]
The first winter storm has arrived and thankfully, I can hunker down at home during the worst of it. I've adopted my winter wardrobe consisting of slippers, PJ bottoms, no bra (of course), layers of long sleeve shirts and sweaters, and a scarf. I keep up this glamorous appearance until all vestiges of winter are [...]
I'm immersing myself in language comprehension, speed style. With 3 days to go until my yoga retreat to Gubbio, Italy, I've got to work hard. But even if I don't know what I am saying or comprehend what is being said to me, I really like my attempts at the Italian accent. I think it [...]
Beautiful guided visualization from Carmen this week. I was instantly transformed to this majestic scene. I loved the smooth water and the image of the white swans swimming by with the slightest of ripples in the water. I could feel myself being rocked gently. In yoga, the use of guided imagery or visualization is [...]
This blog entry begins with two videos, one on the sound of "OM" and the other a witty but poignant video by JP Sears on being your authentic "weird" self. Enjoy!Why "OM"?Journal QuestionsWhat do you notice after you chant or hear "OM"?Is there any other word, sound that you feel something similar?Get Weird!Journal Questions:How did [...]
I am really out of the blogging habit after my summer hiatus. It was a complete whirlwind of a summer beginning with four trips to some high altitude places - Chicago skyline, British Columbia, Colorado and Switzerland. After almost two months of travel, I was ready to come home and find my roots. My vegetable [...]
It may not seem like a true May spring out there to us but my allergies know it. The Alternate Nostril Breath can help clear out those nasal passages making the stuffies subside. And try adding this 5 minute meditation to your day to release the stagnant air and bring in fresh energy. Brought to [...]
With the last bits of snow dotting our landscape, we welcome Spring. We celebrate regrowth from the dormancy of the winter months. The winter is vital for our next season. In winter, we hunker down to dream, envision, and plan. We draw our selves inward for self reflection and introspection. We also give our bodies [...]
I suggest reading this article in Yoga Journal on a Buddhist approach to dealing with difficult times that may be out of your control. It is from Tara Brach's book, True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart. Click the link for the full article.http://www.yogajournal.com/article/philosophy/let-it-rain/In a nutshell, RAIN stands for R - Recognize what [...]
