By Heather Van Dalfsen, MEd. C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, Certified Yoga Therapist and Viniyoga Teacher Your outdoor ‘green space’ yoga practice invites you to reconnect with the earth, stretch to the sky, inhale fresh oxygen and exhale a sense of groundedness – present for even one breath cycle, especially after such a significant year of change, […]
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By Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT How can we emerge from this year? Let’s just say it. It’s been a crazy year. Uncertainty and quickly changing circumstances have dominated our lives. Situations and events that tear at the heart have happened with greater frequency. Even the most balanced and steady among us have […]
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By Pamela Luedtke: Certified Brain Gym Instructor, Dance Instructor, Certified Pilates Instructor Read More About Pam Here When I was first introduced to the idea of dance improvisation at age 13, the idea of moving how I felt seemed abstract. The structure of my dance experience included my instructor demonstrated and my fellow […]
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If you take a moment to sit and notice what you are feeling right now, there is probably a mixmaster of thoughts, emotions, beliefs and feelings running around your body and mind. Continued worries about the pandemic, worry about the future (health, finances, relationships), interacting with people in public again — a mixture of longing […]
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By Bette Stephens, P.T., G.C.F.P. “Harmonious efficient movement prevents wear and tear. More important, however, is what it does to the image of ourselves and our relationship to the world around us.” (Moshe Feldenkrais) What is Awareness Through Movement? Welcome to increasing your AWARENESS through Movement from “The Feldenkrais Method”. I’d like to tell you […]
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Written By: Janie Martin, 5 Koshas Yoga Student Photographed above is Janie’s Yoga Buddy Spanky, who watches as she practices daily! I am a yoga student, usually taking twice a week lessons, for four years. I also practice on my own nearly every day. I consider myself a ranked beginner. Before I started taking classes, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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What have you had to give up an attachment to this year? Some of the attachments may be more superficial, some more deeply difficult. Your list might be long. Family rituals, friend gatherings, travel, work, school life with in-person contact, in-person volunteer work, shared interest with others in hobbies, sports or causes, in-person entertainment. You […]
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“Your Mother is in the closet with the kids.” I paused and tried to picture this. My Dad continued, “I’m not sure if she’s teaching the kids something or trying to find a new perspective?” His voice trailed off as I stared at my cell phone. “Send me a picture Dad. I’ve got to see […]
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