I’m all about trying natural remedies to stay healthy and keep the immune system strong. Whenever I’m feeling like my body is under the weather or I’m coming down with something I put the coffee on hold and turn to herbal teas. There are so many foods that have positive benefits for our health but many of them do...
If you are familiar with the yoga asanas then just follow along as you listen to the cues. If you are new to yoga and are not familiar with the poses, take a moment to watch the video and familiarize yourself with the sequence before you begin so you know what to expect and can flow along. I hope this gentle Hatha Yoga...
Guided imagery meditation is slightly different from traditional meditation in that it involves imagining, visualizing and experiencing a journey through scenes that ask you to access your senses such as what you see, how you feel, how something smells, sounds or tastes. It is kind of like daydreaming where you step in...
Recognizing that you are energy, that everything around you is energy and becoming aware of it is the first step to taking control of your energy. If you are not living the life you want examine your energy and where you focus it. Take a look at the things currently present in your life, the people, your thoughts, your...
Everything in the universe is energy, every living cell and every physical object is constantly in vibration on a subatomic level. The rate of the vibration determines the frequency. When something is vibrating at a low frequency it is heavier and darker in character and if it is of a high frequency it is lighter and a...
One of the most popular asanas in the yoga practice is definitely Adho Mukha Svanasana or as we know it in English, Downward Facing Dog. The word adho means down, mukha means face and svana means dog. The pose resembles that of a dog stretching with the bum in the air and paws stretched out in front. Adho Mukha Svanasa...
This short peaceful sequence is great for slowly waking up in the morning and bringing some movement into the body. Breathing deeply and consciously while holding the asanas and moving through them will re-energize the body with the added oxygen intake. If you would like more details on this sequence, the names of the ...
Breathing is very important in yoga both on and off the mat. The Ujjayi breath is a powerful breathing technique that can be performed anywhere, anytime and definitely during yoga sessions. It is often emphasized during yoga classes as it helps keep the mind focused, in the moment and in a meditative state. It also kee...
I’ve mentioned this before, you don’t need anything to start doing yoga, you don’t need any specific equipment or gadgets, all you need is some floor space. Ideally you will want to do it on a carpet, which is how I started before I bought my first yoga mat, but you can also do it on grass or if all you have is ...
How often do you snooze your alarm clock, struggle to get yourself out of bed in the mornings and cover your head with the duvet hoping you can just get a little more time?
I love my sleep and generally only get up between 9 and 10 am if waking up without an alarm clock. I am not a morning person and there have been...
