(My first and favorite quartz crystal cluster above) When navigating a difficult mountain hike, I must stay focused and trust I will discover an amazing summit upon arrival. It may not be easy and there will be distractions tempting me to go off course. But I know there is always a reward waiting for me when I get back on the trail. The same goes for navigating with determination through the
Mr. Miyagi, my water bound buddy tolerates daily greetings and seems to enjoy my antics. As my beautiful blue Betta fish ages, he is less active in his vessel. It takes encouragement to get him moving. I create sound vibrations in the water intending to show my fondness for him. I speak kind words, chant various sounds, and even sing happy songs for him. He reacts as his fins flare
One of the main reasons I moved to Southwest Florida was for the average 275 days per year of sunshine, higher than the U.S. average of 205. Simple reason, I thrive best with sunlight. Most living creatures do . It’s what energizes our power within. So it would make sense that our 3rd Chakra is Solar, or Manipura in sanskrit. It links our Sacral and Heart Chakras. The color is
I have experienced many sunsets from land, water, and air adventures. All are a natural gift, but I believe there are none as magnificent as those in Southwest Florida. At dusk, they begin to lure us in with the splendor of their spectrum of hues and formations as they illuminate us in a once-in-a-lifetime live performance. Like an artist in the sky with freedom to express and create as we
The yin and yang symbol represents harmony, when the duality of yin (black) and yang (white) with a dot of the opposite color, intersect to balance the other’s energy. Every June in America, we honor the positive, masculine influences in our lives with Father’s Day. The harmonizing Yang Energy Forces to balance our feminine, Yin energy. In eastern philosophy when we fuse the opposing forces, we make us more whole.
Who am I? Why am I here? How can I be better, do better? Looking back over many years, I wish I had quieted my mind more to actually find and meet myself. Never lost but waiting to be discovered. Like a seedling finding better light shined upon it. To grow into the best version of its life. The last several years of yoga practice guided me greatly. Working through the physical
Tapas Time! In Spain this is known as time to have light bites, warm or cold. In yoga philosophy our third Niyama means “heat” in another sense. Our internal heat is needed to purify and detoxify our body and mind and to keep our spirit glowing like a heart warming fire. Tapas is our drive, our passion, the fire within to be disciplined and get things done that are necessary. With
Planted this Lily of the Nile in memory of my mom who made me stop on the road in San Diego to dig up a bulb, so I searched years to find this treasure. Next Sunday is Mother’s Day so getting a jumpstart as we think about sending love and gratitude to honor the “moms” in our life. Those that gave us maternal guidance, maybe lessons on how to live,
I have a busy mind. I admit I am susceptible to lose control of what occupies my thoughts. Sometimes it is detrimental to my mind body health. I have learned however to recognize them, release the wasteful ones for necessary self-preservation. I take more time to process my reaction, if any. Or simply sweep the “fake” thoughts that want to rent space in my head that create F.E.A.R – False
Fusion enters our 12th year! That’s right, it was also on a Monday, March 31st, 2014, that I excitedly opened our doors for our unique way to explore wellness and restore with Fusion Yoga & Wellness. Your other home, your sanctuary away from home. I said to myself with faith, “if I build it with pure intention, they will come”. And you did. Thank you! I practiced then and now, the