Yoga
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 …
As we continue to explore these ideas of inner peace and wellness this month, it is certainly appropriate to add in a little meditation, don’t you think? Meditation is an opportunity to calm and quiet the mind. It is unrealistic to expect a silent mind when we meditation, but rather …
According to the Chopra Center, a pioneer in meditation and wellness, meditation is best described as the progressive quieting of the mind. In our normal, everyday consciousness, our mind is filled with an unending flow of thoughts. The thoughts can become so noisy and even overwhelming and stressful. We might …
Perhaps one of the best-known yoga poses aside from Savasana is Child’s pose. It is a restful, comforting pose utilized in pretty much every type of yoga. There are two common versions of Child’s pose – ”regular” Child’s pose and Extended Child’s pose. Personally, I find them each wonderful for …
Later on this month we will celebrate the Summer Solstice. Historically the summer solstice has been considered a time of new beginnings, a time to celebrate the sun/nature, as well as a time to slow down and reflect on the changes you’ve experienced thus far in the year. And the …