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 [...]
Welcome to the New Year 2014. I have always loved an even-numbered year, embraced the 2's, the 4's, the 6's and so on of the various decades of my life. But I didn't have the time of day for the uneven-numbered years. It is just that I love things that are even keel; numbers, family, [...]
It is hip to be square. Last night I was sitting on the porch handing out candy when the nerdiest couple of kids came up requesting said candy. I was looking at their costume of rolled up pants, checkered shirt, suspenders and big black glasses, and I'm thinking they look pretty hip to me. Segue [...]
There may have been a little more of silent sighing out yesterday during class - a few of you falling deeper into relaxation, less holding yourself up, and perhaps more space to heal. I feel grateful that each of you come back to your mat/bolster/blankets each week. I grew up listening and watching to the [...]
Home Retreat complete with CatAhhh a home retreat - doesn't that sound like a little slice of heaven. Is it possible in our busy everyday lives, to carve out some time for a retreat or even create a space? I say "why not?". Your family and friends will be so much better off. Check out [...]
I am finally beginning to feel that Spring has arrived and will remain for the duration of her season. I think that I have transitioned. Both Mother Nature and I took our own sweet time to change over from Winter. I still had some winter projects to accomplish, and she had a few more cold, [...]
I avoid dark places. When I was a child, it was the spot between the staircase and the bathroom or down in the basement by the stack of boxes in the corner. They were a version of no man's land. Well into my forties, I still avoid dark places. Some are real places but most [...]
Welcome back to your place for restoration. All I can think is what restorative poses will offer a "cooling" respite from this heat. Try some heart openers like Supported Bridge, Reclined Bound Angle, and Mountain Brook. And when you need to ground yourself after fireworks and your in a.c., stay for 5 to 10 minutes [...]
Parasympathetic Nervous System (PSNS) - try saying that 10 times fast. Make you stressed out?? Sorry. Indulge me a little as I delve into what it is, why it is important and ways to tap into and improve it.There are two sides to every coin. So as to not exclude both sides of the nervous system, [...]
Ah, the winds, the shifting, changing winds. How to stay grounded while this wind blows you in a multitude of directions. Analogous to life. Without adding one more thing to your busy life, why not try "letting go". How to develop the ability to "let go" is what Carmen led you through in this week's [...]
