Yoga
Generally speaking, when you practice gratitude on a regular basis you tend to have much more of an optimistic, upbeat outlook on life. You exude a positive energy, are more open, calm, and accepting. You often can see the bigger picture and keep things in a more manageable perspective. Simply …
This simple meditation will help you to not only relax but to cultivate a deep sense of gratitude in your being as well. It is especially good for when you are feeling frustrated, depressed, or struggling in some area of your life. If helps you remember all the many blessings …
Namaste is one of those words many use but few really know how to accurately define it. The reason for this is likely twofold: Modern culture uses the term in a wide variety of ways (from speaking it at the end of a yoga class to using it in fun …
Yoga is often defined as union, specifically union of mind and body… or of movement and breath. In essence yoga helps us to connect more deeply with our minds and our bodies, and as such yoga helps us be more present. When we are present we aren’t stuck in the …
When we practice restorative yoga, the focus is not on stretching or strengthening but instead on releasing and letting go. We release tension in our muscles and gently stimulate the organs through long-held poses designed to support and comfort the body. In order to achieve the comfort that we are …
Permission slips… remember those? When we were in school we would get a permission slip signed to go on a field trip or to go home with a friend on their bus. And I suppose if you think about it, hall passes were permission slips too – permission slips to …
Those of us who practice yoga regularly know that yoga does a lot of wonderful things for the body, and when it comes to breast health specifically, yoga provides many important benefits. For example: Heart opening poses and twists improve/increase circulation in the chest and lymphatic system, thus improving immune …
Many studies suggest that yoga can help people with cancer cope with symptoms and side effects, making yoga a great complimentary therapy for cancer patients. Simply put yoga can help improve their quality of life while undergoing treatments and recovering from surgeries. Some cancer patients, who have chosen to practice …
Earlier this month we talked about how to modify Tree (Vrksasana) Pose so you that can personalize it and therefore maximize the improvement of your balance. In this blog we will focus on the other benefits Tree Pose offers, in addition to being a great way to improve your balance. …
Change can be hard, especially if it signifies the end of something that we are especially fond of or are extremely comfortable with. And there are countless ways for you to deal with change in your life. One way is to breathe and meditate, both of which help to activate …