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"I write to discover what I know."
Flannery O'Connor
Finding True Strength
The myth of ‘No Pain, No Gain’ has been taken as training truth for many years. Guest blogger Leah Silverman reflects on how Yoga has taught her to recognize pain and honor her body.
The Costumes We Choose
Halloween is known for costumes, but we employ masks throughout the year. Yoga can help you peel away your masks and live more intentionally.
The Gift of Savoring
We are all too ready to rush from one activity or event to the next. Guest blogger and yogi Leah Silverman explores how yoga has strengthened her ability to savor the moment both on and off the mat.
A Tale of Two Scissors
Who were you before the world told you who you should be? You have a unique light that the world needs.
Sleep Hack: The Light Bubble
We all have trouble sleeping sometimes. Find out why sleep is essential for health and learn my favorite sleep hack: The Light Bubble.
The Light You Hold
Scientific research supports the use of mindfulness and meditation to increase self-compassion and physical health. Love and compassion are the invisible powers of the human heart.
How To Be A Rest Rebel
Busyness is like a badge of honor in modern society. Are you ready to be a Rest Rebel? Learn how in this blog post.
Breath Break: Breathing Flowers
Sitting still for meditation can be ovewhelming. Try this simple breathing flowers exercise from Flowers in the Dark by Sister Dang Nghiem MD.
Finding My Balance
If you try hard things you will fail sometimes. Yet you may also uncover strengths and talents you didn’t know you had. A look at my work with balance and Crow pose.
Grateful Shoes: Walking Through Hard Times
Grateful Shoes looks at walking through hard seasons. We all have them. Yet we also have the ability to decide our response to the situation. When we can see the good despite our circumstances, we grow in surprising ways.
Healing Laughter in a Sinking Boat
Can you choose a new response to difficulty? I have been actively seeking the joy of boldness rather than my ego lately. Read about my progress.
Five Tips for Better Sleep
Sleep is vital for physical, mental and emotional health. Start sleeping better tonight with Five Tips for Better Sleep by Dr Sally Coulthard.
Going Out on a Limb
Trying new things is fun, except when it’s not. But perhaps fun is not the whole story. Maybe you learn more when you come up to your edge?
A Cup of Quiet
Taking a break has long term physical and emotional benefits. A pause can be as simple as noticing your surroundings or enjoying the company of a loved one. Take time for a cup of quiet and fortify your ability to deal with stress.
Even Hummingbirds Meditate
Hummingbirds are known for their high flying acrobatics and speed. Their energy comes from the power to rest and recharge.
The Importance of Little Things
Little moments collect and make the big moments of our lives. Here’s to savoring the present, small beauties. They very well may be the biggest heart moments.
What Plants Know About Love
A poet wrote, “Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.” How can you nourish the light in your loved ones? What is their love language? What is your love language?
Pranayama Video: Viloma Breath
Viloma or Layer Cake breath is a technique that involves short pauses. The benefits may include improved focus, stress reduction and respiratory health. Learn more here.
Brain Building: Pilates Take 2
I recently tried my second Pilates class. I loved it. It directly supports my goal of improved upper body and core strength while requiring me to learn new skills. Trying a new exercise fortifies body and mind. What will you try this month?
Heal Yourself with EFT Tapping
What is EFT, or tapping? It is a drug-free, alternative modality that may help with anxiety and chronic pain. Guest blogger and yogi, Janice Sherman, explores this tool and offers a video demonstration here.