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“Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.” – Andrew Weil, M.D. Since breathing is something we can control and regulate, it is a useful tool for achieving a relaxed and clear state of mind. I recommend three breathing [...]
This is not my New Years message for 2012 (still a work in progress), but rather a reiteration of my message from 2011. Sort of like reading a favorite book over and over again because it makes sense and always feels good to do so. Perhaps rereading reminds us of what we deeply desire, provides comfort, [...]
New Chair Yoga Class with Lynn Medow On October 31st we are adding Chair Yoga Class to our schedule! This class will be held on Mondays at 1:45pm. Come Karma Yoga where yoga is truly for Every Body! Chair Yoga: The gentle flow of breath and movement calms the mind, increases blood circulation, lowers blood [...]
Stressed? Treat yourself well, choose natural stress relief. Natural ways for relieving stress have been used successfully for many years. There are almost as many ways to deal naturally with stress as there are all those things that cause us to feel stressed to begin with. We’ve all heard about the bad things stress can [...]
“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” Carole Welch Are you awake? Are you alive? If so, get up. It’s a good day! As far as I’m concerned, in some small way, everyday that you wake-up is a great day! Time to turn up your engine and [...]
Close your eyes. Take a deep breath and clear your mind. Now imagine you are on top of a mountain. Look around you; you can see all that surrounds you. Look up and see an endless sky. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and feel it cleanse your entire being. Now imagine that you are [...]
Good Morning Wake-Up Routine: Guaranteed to Energize Your Body, Mind & Spirit For A Joyful And Productive Day Ahead! Your alarm goes off. Ugh! You’ve hit the snooze button and buried yourself under pillows and other soft comforts, contemplating the inevitable reality that you have to leave this womb. But — you promised yourself that you’d [...]
During my first Yoga Teacher Training course our teacher, Jonny Kest, presented us with a reading list; one that overwhelmed me beyond belief. I certainly had not read that many books, even during my six years of college. We were to read all of the books on the first list and select three additional books [...]
If your experience of the holiday season seems to be more frantic than festive, take solace in knowing you are not alone. Across many religions, traditions and families, stress has become an all too familiar accompaniment to end-of-the-year celebrations. Long before the gifts and groceries are actually bought or made, stress can begin in the [...]
One of the common mistakes women make during exercise is incorrect breathing, or holding the breath. If this is you, no worries! With a little practice, correct breathing can be a breeze. Everyday I am asked, “Am I breathing correctly? How do I know when to inhale and when to exhale? Does it really matter? [...]
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