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I know I write a lot about yoga. But I also love running, and yoga actually is helping me increase my productivity on the road. I used to run long distance before getting into my practice. I loved it. It was relaxing, gave me time to think, and reduced stress, too. What it also did, […]
I don’t know about you, but I don’t have a lot of time to read labels when I shop. But I also don’t want to grab something I just know I won’t eat later, either. Well, hopefully the dash through the grocery aisle will become a lot simpler after today’s announcement that new front-of-pack nutrition labeling (although voluntary) called “Smart Choices” […]
The benefits of yoga are fairly simple to calculate and see. You become more flexible. You feel stronger. You have improved balance and coordination. You breathe easier.
Because we are employing our minds to do all of the work, sometimes the benefits are not immediately noticeable. The benefits are extraordinary, however. A stronger sense of peace. An improved […]
I don’t know about you, but I need to relax! After just being told I can’t use my vacation days anytime soon because we are fast approaching the opening of a major exhibition, I found myself twisted up in even more knots.
So I put together a mini-practice or routine for myself that I plan to […]
Ok, at first I thought yeah, ok. Now I can kind of see it. I had heard a little bit about Laughter Yoga, but I never took it seriously (no pun intended). But it seems to be sweeping the globe, growing to over 6,000 clubs worldwide.
According to the Laughter Yoga website, it is touted as a “physically-oriented technique that uses […]
Chakra Four: Breathe Deep, Breathe with Love
Ironically positioned right in the center of the seven chakras is the fourth Chakra, Anahata. Both ironic and important, because the fourth Chakra is located at the heart. It’s primary function is love, it’s element is air (or breathing). The verb for this chakra is “I love.”
The body parts tied to this chakra are […]
Day Two: When Does the Fun Begin?
Ok, here’s the truth: not loving the caffeine-free experience so far. First of all, every Sunday morning for YEARS, I have gotten up, made coffee and read through two to three newspapers.
This morning, I began with my meditation time. I have to say, until this really fun phase of caffeine withdrawal passes, […]
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