September 13, 2015
How do you fuel yourself? Working-out Outdoor activities Food Family and friends Music Quiet…? Recently a student stated, “Remind me what the 5 Koshas represent.”
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September 6, 2015
There is nothing like the taste of summer on a cool fall or winter day. Get ready for football season with oven roasted tomatoes for homemade pizza sauce, lasagna or chili sure to delight your family or friends.
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August 23, 2015
by Anna Nummelin, Tribal Belly Dance Instructor “Imagine a time when the bounce and sway of a woman’s hips was thought to be so beautiful, it was put to music…” ~ Carolena Nericcio, FatChanceBellyDance Belly dance is women’s art. It is truly an expression of feminine joy, creativity, wisdom, and strength. Not to mention, it’s […]
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August 21, 2015
Change in our life comes in many different ways. Sometimes we plan for the change. A retirement, career change, moving, or getting married are examples of things that we often consciously choose. Other changes blow in like a strong wind that destroys any sense of order and stability.
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August 2, 2015
Did you grow up in a family where there was little time for boredom or do you remember days of announcing to anyone that would listen, ‘I’m bored!’ As an adult trying to stay physically active and mentally sharp, boredom can be a challenge. Muscles get bored with repetitive activity while the multi-tasking mind needs […]
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July 29, 2015
Pranayama is the technique of breath control during yoga or meditation. The origin of the term is Sanskrit, literally translated as ‘control of the life force’. Pranayama is an incredibly powerful technique that can influence both the mind and body. If performed incorrectly however the influence can be negative. There are many ways of controlling […]
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June 26, 2015
Early summer greens in the Midwest are a treat of taste, nutrients, and accomplishment! Even if you didn’t plant the greens, you may have to get up early enough to get to the farmer’s market to get the good ones.
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June 21, 2015
Back pain is an unfortunately common problem. It is estimated that 80% of us will experience significant low back pain at some time in our lives. The US spends $90 billion per year in treating low back pain, and low back pain is the second leading cause for lost days at work.
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May 12, 2015
It’s almost that time again. The snow that filled the amphitheater atop Rib Mountain has been soaked back into the earth or evaporated into the sky. This corner of the world that peers over Wausau offering quiet respite, a vast view and one of the best ‘seats in the house’ is ready and waiting for […]
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April 28, 2015
Effort and Ease Practicing yoga postures can help us cultivate the very useful skill of being at ease even when something is difficult. We can learn to be present with opposing forces when practicing the physical postures of yoga (asana) and in daily life.
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