February 26, 2009 – 7:35 am
We often hear about the benefits of yoga as it pertains to spiritual and mental health, but is there a tangible connection to one’s fitness and, more specifically, can I lose a few pounds doing it?
I already enjoy the stress busting aspects of a regular… OK, semi-regular… practice, but how much of what I’m doing [...]
February 23, 2009 – 6:09 am
It’s a swirl of bad news pretty much every where you look. Whether it’s fear mongering on the part of cable news to grab viewers or actually accurately portrayed, there are a couple of ways in which we can deal with the onslaught.
1. Bury your head in the sand. Ignore or deny it while developing [...]
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Posted in Practice, Spirit
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Tagged bad news, clarity, contentment, economy, energy, fitness, good news, happiness, Meditation, mental health, negativity, Spirit, spiritual, surviving the economy, wellness, yoga
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February 20, 2009 – 5:18 am
As a self-proclaimed Baron-o-phile, I like an athletic, robust practice. In the past when I’ve been away from the mat, it’s Baron who’s brought me back, whether with his Bootcamp in a Box, or my own practice that I’ve designed and memorized, mind and muscle, around his books. Like I said, a Baron-o-phile. His was [...]
February 19, 2009 – 6:37 am
By far. By far. BY FAR…
my most favourite oatmealcerealsnackbreakfastcookie!
It’s all in one. Perfection: Tasty. Nutritious. Filling. And, above all healthy, healthy, HEALTHY (oh, and low in fat and sugar, high in all the good stuff, including everything fibrous)! I’ve included a handful of millet ‘cuz I love the gentle pop they give… something like the [...]
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Posted in Eating
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Tagged breakfast, cereal, coffee, cookie, easy, fat-free, fiber, fibre, flax, fresh, grains, healthy, hot cereal, millet, nutrition, nutritious, oatmeal, oats, porridge, snack, sweet, tea, to-go, treat
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February 18, 2009 – 8:57 pm
Perhaps if I had a dog that required yoga-ing, I’d take my commitment to a regular practice more seriously. But, alas, my lovely beast of a dog would rather be walked than yoga-ed.
And as a result of this tender, gentle, affectionate, needy beast’s need for exercise, it is given priority in my day. Just about [...]
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Posted in Good Intentions
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Tagged abundance, ashtanga, busy, consistent, exercise, fit, flow, Good Intentions, intentions, meditate, Meditation, mental health, peace, Practice, relaxation, vinyasa, yoga
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February 18, 2009 – 8:35 am
Believe it or not, daily meditation can have a great impact on your sense of calm. Learning how to meditate for only 20 minutes a day can have significant health changes. Whether or not you have a daily meditation in mind or not, regular meditation can create sense out of our hectic lives. This meditation [...]
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Posted in Meditation
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Tagged calm, daily meditation, health, how to meditate, meditate, Meditation, mental health, peace, peace of mind, Practice, quiet, tranquility, wellbeing, yoga
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February 16, 2009 – 6:33 am
If you thought yoga had to be silent and solemn, you and your kids haven’t tried a new brand of “om.”
Whether your child needs something extra to help manage stress or simply wants an avenue of expression outside of competitive sports, yoga for kids is a top alternative, says Marsha Wenig, founder of the internationally [...]
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Posted in Blog
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Tagged childrens fitness, dvd, exercise, fitness, fun, sports, stretch, stretching, vinyasa, yoga, yoga for children, yoga for kids
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February 14, 2009 – 10:45 am
Is your yoga mat made using PVC?
The manufacture, use, disposal, and recycling of PVC releases some of the most toxic chemicals we know of. Mercury, lead, dioxins and phthalates are all used or released in the manufacturing of PVC. In fact, PVC manufacturing is the single largest use of industrial chlorine. These compounds cause cancer, [...]
February 13, 2009 – 8:17 pm
Yum. Yum. Yum.
Head to class in unique style with this lovely tote from the treasure chest that is Etsy.
From XcessRize Designs, these happy totes are large enough to hold your favourite mat and a towel and wide, deep interior pockets to take care of your other essentials, like your wallet, keys and cellphone.
Conveniently, the exterior [...]
