By Mary Hilliker, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT “Each cakra represents an essential chamber in the temple of the Self. Each one houses an aspect of the sacred and is necessary for wholeness. The more we clean and properly decorate the temple, the more we court the presence of the divine.” – Anodea Judith in Eastern Body, […]
Read More ›
by Kerry MacDonald, RYT-200 “Counting sheep to sleep?” There are so many reasons for sleepless nights. Many of us are busy and stressed, unable to shut our brains off. Daily stresses build in our mind and cause anxiety. Others suffer from muscle aches and pains that wake them up and keep them up. Yoga is […]
Read More ›
by Sally Konkol, RN, BSN, RYT-200 “Can you reach that bowl on the top shelf?” We have all been there. Up on our tip toes, arm stretched as much as possible. Needing just another half inch. “There, I got it!” It is times like that when I continue to appreciate the functional benefits of yoga […]
Read More ›
Autumn brings a distraction, more so this year as we navigate the change along with the pandemic and all its twists, turns and complexities. Have you noticed how your mind and thoughts run around like squirrels gathering and burying acorns? Squirrel! It is the season of the squirrel. Summer has said its last goodbye for […]
Read More ›
Summer has said it’s last goodbye for the year. The crispness and color of fall is upon us. With the season change comes the very real problem of fatigue for many who live in northern climes. It’s one of the more overwhelming symptoms of seasonal affective disorder and a troubling symptom for many as the […]
Read More ›
Grief is a unique combination of sadness, memories, fog, strong emotions, bodily experiences and occasional moments of peace and clarity. This simple quote reveals so much about what we are just beginning to understand about the science of chronic stress and the effects of grief. Dr. van der Kolk, a researcher who studies the effect […]
Read More ›
“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” -John Muir Free yourself from winter hibernation + Free yourself from cold weather tension and stagnancy + Free time to be outside, breathe, […]
Read More ›
Resolve – settle or find a solution; decide firmly on a new course of action Revolution – to overthrow a social order in favor of a new system (Google.com) Could ‘New Year Resolutions’ be overthrown? What if they were erased from our culture? How would we react? What would we talk about? Would we still […]
Read More ›
We are light. Within us is a light, very much like the Sun, that is unchanging and brilliant. This is one of the fundamental teachings in yoga philosophy. The darkness of the winter creates an inward movement of our attention that creates opportunities to experience our inner life and radiance. As we move into this […]
Read More ›
3 Quick and Easy Yoga Tips for Energy, Calm and Clarity for the Holiday Season Tis the season to get really stressed out! We tend to compress a year’s worth of entertaining, professional networking, cooking, baking, connecting with family and friends, extra school activities for kids, family traditions, shopping, and decorating all in one month. […]
Read More ›