Yoga means to unite or to yoke, but on a deeper meaning, it is the realization of the interconnectedness of everything, from the micro to the macro level. Our practice helps us to understand our place in our world and therefore helps us to rise to our obligations, not in a way that is cumbersome, but with realization that life requires sweet responsibilities.
Read MoreExcess tension is stealing not only our peace, but the quality of our lives. Physically, when the body is under tension, the cardiovascular system is challenged, cholesterol and blood pressure increase, the breath becomes fast and shallow, nutrition is compromised as the body excretes vitamins and minerals rather than absorbing optimally from foods, muscles hold unnecessary tension for prolonged periods, and adequate sleep becomes harder to access.
Read MoreWe can all connect to instances like walking into a room only to forget what we originally came for, or having too many things on our “to do “ list than hours in the day to support successful completion. Technology constantly keeps us over-stimulated. So much so, that our desire for clarity is wishful thinking on a daily basis. Yoga to the rescue!
Read MoreThis is a short video about how to use the Tear Pad that accompanies our book
Read MoreWe have a short video instead of our usual blog post this week. Enjoy, Yogis! Before the journey can begin, we must first learn to spend time daily allowing the body and the mind to be still, to withdraw from the distractions and obstacles, so the soul and spirit can emerge to lead the way.
Read MoreEver notice how people of all ages respond well to having a schedule? Though we recognize that in ourselves, children especially need such boundaries of a consistent schedule. Back to school is an opportune time to not be frazzled by the dictated schedule after relaxed days of summer, but to use the lesson of time management to include how to balance taking care of mind, body and spirit.
Read MoreWhat a month it’s been! Beliefs are fascinating, because they really do generate thoughts, feelings and action that impact our entire lives. And we often aren’t even aware that we hold certain beliefs until we map them out (or get external feedback from someone who isn’t confined to our personal paradigm.)
Read MoreAre you ready for some serious creation? Last week you identified some things you really want – maybe it had to do with how you look, attributes you’d like to develop, material possessions you’d like to own or income you’d like to make, experiences you want to have, or relationships you want to improve (or even start). This is the fun part
Read MoreIf you haven’t read last week’s blog post yet, please read it before continuing with this one; this month’s blog is all about belief, with some powerful tools to help you shift your beliefs so you can live the life you want.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why you just can’t seem to accomplish some goals that you have? Or have you ever taken a look at your life (including where you live, where you work, you income, your lifestyle, your physical health, your relationships), and thought to yourself, “How did I get here?
Read MoreUnderstanding ourselves is also part of our eternal quest to understand our life’s purpose, our dharma. Therefore the goal of Ayurveda is to align with the practices of yoga to help us all more easily enjoy and participate in life!
Read MoreThis is a New Year FOR You! That is our “Essential Yoga Practice outlook” to keep us present, open, optimistic, willing and excited for the new possibilities
Standing poses are a wonderful way to build strength and stability, improve balance and proprioception (the ability to sense position, motion and equilibrium) in the body and mind.
Read MoreIn any asana/pose we learn to ground, to feel our connection to the earth and to the universe. On a physical level, we are able to use the rebound energy from rooting down to reach up, to extend, and more specifically, to extend the spine.
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