Mind never ceases to amaze me. If we are open enough, we are able to realize that mind is not just what is in our heads. Mind is universal: an open field of consciousness. In moments of deep mediation, usually after a yoga practice where I am able to let go of every fiber of my…
Read MoreFascia, Fascia, Fascia!
While on the road to Self discovery, layers of reality miraculously appear with every step you take. Some layers material, some spiritual. For me, one of these layers, known as fascia, uncovered a greater understanding of the overall network of my body, and possibly my soul. This matrix-like web of tissue should become a household…
Read MoreSinking Higher
The lights lowered as our class rested back into Savasana. For the past hour we all spent contorting ourselves, wringing out every last bit of tension. There is nothing like a well-deserved Savasana. As the music lingered on, the faint sounds of chirping had me believing I was drifting through the Amazon, lost deep within…
Read MoreHealing Yourself Through Imagery
Whenever an acquaintance of mine discovers that I have a chronic illness, they always react with shock, “You’re always in pain? You don’t act like it!” Maybe I was born with a positive attitude. Maybe you were, or you weren’t. Either way, I believe it is possible to train your mind to react positively to…
Read MoreHeart Opening, Nearing Winter’s End
Once plagued by a yearly bout of the winter blues, I sit here this Valentine’s Day, with complete surrender to the season. Forcing our will against the inevitable never plays out favorably. From Beck’s newest album, Morning Phase: “If I surrender And I don’t fight this wave No I won’t go under I’ll only get…
Read MoreDeep Diaphragmatic Breathing: Turn Off & Tune “IN”
Have you ever felt as if there is a “void” in your life, as if, something was missing? Perhaps, or maybe you have finally found the perfect plug to fill your void. But, what if no “plug” was needed? Having a chronic illness, I can look back on my life and realize: I once was…
Read MoreDo You Wanna Join My Band? We’re Practicing Kindness
What do your dreams say to you? Do these altered states of consciousness often seem like testing grounds where you might fail in making the “correct” decision? Do you feel as if you just spent the night walking around aimlessly? Are they so frightening that it seems like the only way out is to wake…
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