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 More“Beginner’s Yoga”, Tidbits, Mods & Downward-Facing Dog
After experiencing four “Beginner’s Yoga” video sessions this week, I personally deemed only two of them to actually be at a beginner’s level. Why is that? Not only should beginners be careful when practicing yoga, but one with a health condition should be extremely mindful and gentle. One should not push themselves to keep up…
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 MoreA Yogi’s Wintertime Wake Up
Feeling tired? Tired with the winter blues? All week I’ve been noticing the long faces, some faces, a shade of grey. Most of us are in dire need of some Vitamin D, but if you are still feeling that wave of New Year’s resolution energy, you might want to get your butt up and moving.…
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…
Read MoreWanderlust: Philly Yoga Block Party
Just returned from the Wanderlust “Festival” in Philadelphia. Wanderlust? In Philly? What, did they wander and get lost? Actually, the free event was held at the recently built Piazza in Northern Liberties, the growing, “hipster” section of the city. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. High 70s, low 80s with a beautiful breeze. The…
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