No one in the world has been unscathed by the past few years and more recent events near and afar. From dis-ease, natural disasters, family and financial matters, global conflicts, and more. Yogis and Lightworkers know that we have protection and healing Energy Tool Kits for times in need. Daily self-care and routine rituals known as Dinacharya in Arurveda prevent and help heal chaos in the body and mind as we’ve learned
The power of touch to feel with our fingertips, hands, feet or anywhere else enables us to protect, function best and experience various sensations. Our skin is our largest organ and each square inch contains about 1000 nerve endings. Imagine your whole body! When we touch someone or something we may feel it as cool, warm, smooth, textured, soft, hard, dull, sharp, moving or still, for instance. Sometimes it’s pleasant and other times, not so much. In a
Practice Eye Yoga for eye wellness and protect your vision as you see the beauty of life! Eyes are known as Windows of Our Soul. When we rate the value of our senses, vision often leads the way. Our eyes show us light or darkness, various colors, textures, dimensions, movement and more. When meeting others or even places, we often use our eyes to connect on various levels. Are they friendly, happy, concerned,
What’s your favorite musical instrument, your favorite musician or song? Think of those that bring you the happiest feeling inside, make you smile, sing along, maybe put a spring in your step. One of my favorite songs is Because I’m Happy by Pharrell Williams. I like the beat, the lyrics and it gets me moving. And most anything Beatles for sure. Favorite instruments are probably the piano and native flutes as I
No, I do not mean mean we should not meditate, just that Yoga Nidra is another powerful form of a yoga wellness practice to go deeper. It induces Yogic Sleep, a state between wakefulness and sleep, when we enter the brain’s Theta Waves. This ancient method has evolved over thousands of years. Some branches of the military use it to reduce anxiety, induce calm.Seated or lying down, in an awake state of consciousness while focusing the
LEFT Cacao Tree RIGHT Gina enjoyed this dark chocolate delicacy from its purest form of cacao in the jungle of Costa Rica I wondered about the difference between much loved chocolate indulgences, cocoa, and cacao. I someday hope to explore Machu Picchu and have been told that at high elevations they give you cacao leaves to help counter the effects. I did a lot of research. Basically, they are sourced from the cocoa
I asked Maily, our gifted Massage Therapist to write this blog with me to inspire more mind-body self care and understanding of the full benefits of massage, and her approach to personalized treatments. Surrender is necessary to let her do her “magical work.” In yoga, self-care and love is practicing Ahimsa, surrender of attachments is Aparigraha. When we let go of unnecessary things that don’t serve us like negative past, or
Katie Wolfe and I hiked Grand Canyon ridge in record heat safely and enjoyed the incredible vistas. A goal for over 25 years. As we enter final week of National Yoga Awareness Month and the Fall Equinox yesterday, it’s a perfect time to reflect on any changes, new habits or at least one positive behavior you have made. Perhaps one more yoga practice, increased meditation time, breath work, or intention
Gina at Rock of Gibraltar getting acquainted with a Barbary Macaque, Gibraltar Monkey, southern Spain. Finding words for the purpose of National Yoga Awareness Month, I can only simplify by recognizing its importance in the world as we know it. My own lifestyle changed drastically over the years as I coped with change and struggles. Without yoga, I shudder to think how my usual Monkey Mind (state of chaos and restlessness) may have reacted. Think
Hello September, Hello Kristen! I hope you enjoyed our 2 Cents Summer Share Stories. Special thanks to all those who submitted and hope you enjoyed your $25 Fusion credit. Now we move into September News. This month is National Yoga Awareness Month! I would like to introduce Kristen Bitonte who not only is this week’s news contributor, but also the wonderful designer of our recent months’ Social Media creations. She has done a great job