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Diving Into the Mystery, Remembering How to Let Go “Remember fear for what it is, resistance to the unknown.” -Terry Tempest Williams Pause, take a deep breath. Invite the possibility to read this article with a soft face and receptive eyes. Intrigued by the experiences of letting go, deep rest and the healing which unfolds [...]
Recently, I was asked about why yogis cleanse and how did I do it last year when I was pregnant? Even now, as a nursing mama-isn’t it incredibly depleting to do a cleanse? Such great questions! Ayurveda offers a gentle yet effective approach to cleansing. Ultimately, it is an invitation from nature, not just to [...]
“Squat Till You Drop. Are You Women Enough?” This is the headliner in a recent fitness journal article about the importance of squatting; and doing it properly. “If you can’t squat, then you’re not strong! That’s the consensus of most power athletes, strength coaches and fitness experts.”~ Thomas Fahey ED.D I’m quite sure that I’m [...]
When I take clients to restaurants to eat they are intimidated for many reasons. They do not have control over how the food is prepared and they are nervous about the portion size and social setting. Although these things are scary, they do not have to ruin the fun of eating out! There are several [...]
Congratulations on your pregnancy and for choosing to practice prenatal yoga during this special time. Although yoga is considered a safe form of exercise during pregnancy, every body is different and there are some things to be aware of before beginning your prenatal yoga classes. First, please make sure you have informed your doctor, midwife [...]
SNATAM KAUR recently got a phone call, asking her to perform at Oprah Winfrey’s Hawaii abode. It just so happened that the sacred chantress from Santa Cruz, California, was around the corner from Oprah’s Hawaii retreat so it was an easy request to grant. She and her band went and hid upstairs in Oprah’s bedroom, [...]
With the endless, often confusing and overwhelming information on the internet about weight lifting, strength training, functional fitness, power versus strength, etc., how do we know what’s what? Most importantly, what is best for me? You may ask yourself, as many of my clients and students do, what is the best way for me to [...]
You’re in search of a svelte hot bod with only 3 months before your special event! Whether it’s your daughter’s wedding, your son’s bar mitzvah or the party of a good friend, every woman wants to be a stunning starlet. Most celebrities workout year-round but often amp up their workout routines in the weeks before [...]
Today we are squatting at the kitchen sink, bathroom sink, laundry room sink – every sink in your home or office! Just as push-ups are the quintessential upper body exercise; SQUATS are the lower body equivalent! A single squat will wake-up and workout your butt muscles, hips, quadriceps, hamstrings, inner and outer thighs (adductors and [...]
In addition to beautiful weather, sunshine and flowers, Spring brings seasonal allergies. For people suffering from allergies, the congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing can be debilitating! Luckily, Chinese medicine has a treatment for seasonal allergies that treats both the “root” and “branch” of the disorder. TCM looks to the lung channel as the [...]
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