This post may seem so obvious, right? A walk in the woods is so beneficial for so many reasons and any walking that you do is good for you. But here I'll get a little more specific about why. You may have heard of forest bathing as a thing and retreat centers are all about [...]
OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Putting on the oxygen mask first to yourself. I shared with you in class this week, my own chanting to the peace within, sending peace to others and to the universe. See some of the other yogic words that you might hear in your classes. 5 Sanskrit Words Every Yogi Should [...]
Shed Those Shoes: Being Barefoot Benefits Brain Development and More By: Rae Pica It drove my mother crazy when I went barefoot as a kid. Still does, because I’m in stocking feet in the fall and winter and barefoot the rest of the time! I can’t stand the confinement of shoes. And I’ve long been [...]
Daily Sadhana for The Yoga Therapist (and anyone) By Michele LawrenceMarch 23, 2019 When it comes to the practice of yoga, teachers are often revered as having some kind of super-human powers. Capabilities beyond that of the average person, yogis are sometimes thought to be able to twist into incredible pretzels, chant om for [...]
I am sharing some personal news that I have recently been given, which based on my current perspective, is not all that bad. I think yoga and some of my spiritual practices have greatly influenced my outlook. I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and some lymph nodes may also be affected. I went for [...]
So many poses to choose from in this week's blog. Have your pick of the litter for 10-15 minutes each day. I swear by this practice for regaining balance, calming the nervous system, healing, focus and concentration and self-love. You have plenty to do so take some inspiration from these poses and yourself and get [...]
The Kripalu Effect Cover your ears if you are sensitive to TMI, but there exists something called the "Kripalu Effect". The first signs are eating way too much at their delicious and nutritious meals in their dining hall. Then you begin to feel the bloated "I've eaten too many beans and veggies" feeling, which could [...]
My gift to you this season is this recording that I made. It is a progressive relaxation audio. I hope that you enjoy!
Christmas Joy D857CCE1-A171-49D1-8AE9-3EAA73F3E594 (click this link for colorful Christmas lights, goofiness and music). We are back in business. I've dropped the ball in updating my website programs and suffered the dreaded look of a website gone mad. Technology used to be my forfeit but I am not sure where I fell behind. I marvel at the [...]
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 [...]
