Yoga
We always hear about how we should be of service, help others, give our time, our money, and/or our talents because it feels good to do so. And if you have ever done any of those things you know there is some truth to that argument. But there is so …
Living a life of service and giving to others is a deeply rooted tradition in yoga. This meditation is designed to help you focus on the ways in which you might better serve or give in your own life. Remember that giving and doing acts of service aren’t just things …
We are all very familiar with the idea of giving around the holidays. We give gifts to friends and family. We also tend to give gifts to our postal worker, package delivery service driver, teachers, hair stylist, co-workers, neighbors, etc. And during this time of year we often make more …
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 …
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. …
As we get set to change seasons yet again, we can find ourselves in a place of longing… longing for balance, comfort, and a healthy dose of the familiar. Change can be hard, even the change of the seasons. And given all the change in our world right now, as …