Feeling the Waves of my Breath (literally)I just had the most delicious, relaxing experience. I floated for 90 minutes in a warm bath held up by over 800 pounds of Epsom salts and my breath. This experience was brought to me by Halcyon Floats in Roxborough, http://www.halcyonfloats.com, a sensory-deprivation float tank spa. I seized upon this [...]
Mountain Pose - Tadasana Alignment in RestorativesYou may have heard Carmen and I cue, from time to time, to bring your body into a Tadasana alignment for restoratives. What does this mean and how is this beneficial? Here is the low down on this alignment cue.The benefits of Tadasana alignment are calming and clearing for [...]
I had a entirely different topic to cover in this blog but I think it was weather-induced, so I ditched it. Instead, I will share my musings of my attachment to my hip popping. Following both pregnancies and subsequent days/weeks/months/years holding my babies on one hip, for some time, I have experienced a popping sound [...]
What to expect when you are trying hard not to expect anything!A Group of Ruffians In one day, it will be one full month since my return from the yoga therapy training with Inner Peace. I feel that it is now time to reflect on my experiences. Grab a comfortable seat and maybe a cup of [...]
A Book ReviewWhen reading about somewhat esoteric philosophical subjects, my eyes may glass over. But I really get it when they are put into the context of a real life experience. Case in point, as I read Stephen Cope's newest book called, The Great Work of Your Life - A Guide for the Journey to Your [...]
The Restore season is winding down. I can't believe that we have been going strong for 10 months now including the Retreat in December. What no Restorative yoga for two months!!?? Wait, don't fear, we will have our summer retreat at Moyo. Pencil in the date of Sunday, July 26th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The theme [...]
The ElementsETHERFIREAIREARTHWATERWhy place importance on the 5 Elements? Check back for next blog to find out.........The PosesSupported Childs PoseProps: bolster, one blocks, 2-3 blankets, neck roll for foreheadBenefits: Gently stretches the lower back, relieves shoulder tension and quiets the mind. Give a sense of security. Feeling support and release. Gently lengthens the legs.Extras:sandbag for sacrumPlace bolster on the [...]
I am not even going to comment on this weather. Not going there, no way, no how. Okay, just a short commentary. I am going through a process of rethinking about our current cool weather. Maybe we are not "owed" a spring of warmer weather. I am trying to get out of the prevalent [...]
And the beat goes on....here I am post-cleanse. I wish I could say that it was the miraculous transformation that so many have witnessed in their own cleanses. Indeed, there were micro-changes. I spent a lot of the time observing my physical reaction to limiting sugars, caffeine, processed foods and most proteins as well as [...]
Could it be March already? I think the calendar is lying as 10 inches of snow surrounds our environs and cuddles the earth in its warm snow blanket. Our restorative practice this week included many comforting, anchoring poses. Winter is the season to ground ourselves and return to protection so we can go inward [...]
