Benefits of the Camel Yoga Pose:
-Opens up the hips, stretching deep hip flexors -Stretches and strengthens the shoulders and back -Expands the abdominal region, improving digestion and elimination -Improves posture -Opens the chest, improving respiration -Loosens up the vertebrae -Relieves lower back pain -Helps to heal and balance the chakras -Strengthens thighs and arms -Improves flexibility, especially in the spine -Stimulates endocrine glands -Releases tension in … [Read more...]
An Autobiography in Five Short Chapters
An Autobiography in Five Short Chapters is by Portia Nelson CHAPTER ONE I walk down the street. . . . There is a deep hole in the sidewalk . . . I fall in. . . . I am lost . . . I am hopeless. . . . It isn’t my fault. . . . It takes forever to find a way out. CHAPTER TWO I walk down the same street. . . . There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. . . . I pretend I don’t see it. . . . I fall in again. . . . I can’t believe I’m in the same place. . . … [Read more...]
Have you tried aero yoga?
If so, what did you think of it? Would you try it out? … [Read more...]
Words From the Poet Laureate: A Letter From Orpheus
Today we have a deeply touching short story, "A Letter From Orpheus," from David Tucker, the Poet Laureate of the Quantum Revolution. A Vermont-based poet, David is an insightful commentator on our internal and external cultural, spiritual and political milieu.
A Letter From Orpheus
After the poetry reading our three cars drove the Vermont forest...almost dark. At the reading there were words. Lots of words but very little music … [Read more...]Quote of the Day: 8/1/13 – Herman Melville
“Genius, all over the world, stands hand in hand, and one shock of recognition runs the whole circle round.” - Herman Melville … [Read more...]
Food For Thought…
Easy Ways To Detox This Weekend (And They Don’t Involve Juicing!)
1. Take a break from technology. Sure, living in a connected world has its perks, but there's the flip side, too. We're often not present in the moment, because we're lost in screens. Try a mini-tech detox: can you switch off your phone during dinner time? Maybe for 24 hours during the weekend? Try a few variations to see which one gives you the biggest boost and works best with your life. 2. Detox your vocabulary. As the saying goes: Watch … [Read more...]
Food For Thought…
Four Reasons Having A Baby Can Make You A Better Yogi
1. Dhyana - moments of stillness become even more valuable and appreciated once you are chasing 'round after a little one. 2. Pranayama - inhale, exhale. A deep breath can be a lifesaver. We all have bad days, taking a deep breath or 20 can really help. Babies feed off the energy around them. So if you are frustrated or feeling overwhelmed, baby feels it too. Even recent studies have been done to show how breathing slowly and calmly can … [Read more...]
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