Yoga & Psychology. Looking Closer at Maya and Samskaras
Over the last year I have been diving back into yoga. It has been a long time since I looked at the ancient texts. Last year I chose to deepen my understanding of yoga philosophy. I re-read Light on Life, Light on Yoga, dove back into the sutra translations, and the Yoga Pradipika. In my […]
Meditation & Mindful Movement
There is more and more research coming out about meditation on the benefits on mood, emotional regulation, ability to concentrate and focus, as well as, brain development and changes in those who meditate … for the better even as we age. Looking for a comfortable meditation seat? Look for one here: If your idea of […]
What Does Clean Living Mean to You?
This was a contest I entered on Instagram. I thought it posed an interesting question that lead to simple or complex answers. It made me think beyond the New Year’s detox diets, breaking up with sugar rules, and weight loss desires. My answer included all aspects of my life, my food & beverages, my exercise […]
Steamy Creamy Cinnamon Milk
Looking for a yummy sugar free alternative to hot creamy drinks this winter. Try this super simple sugar free option. As I write this, my town is predicted to get 2 feet of snow over the next few days – YEAH! And this is the perfect sugar free drink to sip while the blizzard roars […]
Stay Hydrated! Drink Water.
Make sure you drink enough water. During workouts you want to make sure you are hydrated. Tired or trying to reach your goals on your own? Get the app from celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels Training. Drink about 15-20 ounces (a gulp is about an ounce) a few hours prior to working out, 8 ounces every 15 […]
Bedtime Routines
For some hitting the hay comes easy. For others it becomes a struggle night after night. Here are some ideas on how to get to bed easier. From the time we are babies the experts preach bedtime routines. This doesn’t change as we get older – I think we just quit listening as closely. Routines […]
Five Self-Care Tips for Optimum Mental Health
Here’s a great reminder about why self care is so important, along with some great ideas about how to make sure you are getting enough self care for yourself. Guest Post By: Brad Krause at selfcaring.info Having good mental health has never been more challenging in this age of information overload. You’ve got bills to pay, […]
13 Ways to Give … The Spiritual Side of Service
Want to know the secret to happiness? Get outside of yourself. When we reach out to others and help make someone else’s life better we actually help ourselves. Acts of service help you stay healthy – mentally and physically. Get out there and help today. Many religious and spiritual practices speak of service. Service is […]
Live the Life You Love
How much do you love what you are doing? With your life? With your partner? With yourself? Are you able to look around your life and feel like YES! this is what I want to be doing? If not then it’s time for you to re-evaluate your life and how you live it. Read on […]
3 Ways to Get Your Goals Back on Track
So many of us have great ideas and goals set at the 1st of the year, only to lose them by February 14th and then beat ourselves up because we can’t seem to stay on track. Some of us are crushing it in some places and not in others. Today take time to reflect on […]
