Category Archives: Spirit

A Little Late for the Official Yoga Challenge…

February 25, 2010 – 6:05 am

But I’m considering issuing my own, to myself, sometime… soon.  Though in the meantime I will sign up with Power of Movement for a little valuable inspiration.
A great concept and I’m sorry I only just found out about it!  It began earlier this month on February 6th, when Power of Movement issued the challenge:
All of [...]

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Breakfast… And Yoga. The Keys to Success

December 6, 2009 – 5:30 am

We’ve all known for ever the importance of a healthy breakfast to children’s learning, but one British primary school is also recognizing the benefits of incorporating yoga and meditation into education.
According to a recent article in The London Evening Standard, the children of Riverside Primary in Rotherhithe were provided with not only a proper breakfast [...]

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The Balancing Series… Love on One Foot. Part 3: Dekasana… Airplane!

November 30, 2009 – 9:02 am

Back from Thanksgiving and, Idon’t know about you, but I’m finding the need for balance, in diet- navigating my way from abundant meat and cheese (until Christmas, creamy fondue and Calabrese salami!) and back to hot rice cereal, greens and lean protien…    and practice!  Whew! Moving on in the series we find [...]

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Sanctuary… Clean, Organized & Tidy? So What If It’s Not?!

November 25, 2009 – 5:56 am

I mean, some people swear they function best when they have to rifle through piles to find what they’re looking for… they even maintain that unless they are rifling through piles, they couldn’t possibly actually find what they’re looking for.
Really?!  I’m always struck a tad incredulous with those claims… but hey, who am I to [...]

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The Balancing Series… Love on One Foot. Part 2: Utthita Hasta Padangustasana or Grab Your Toe and Don’t Forget to Breathe!

November 17, 2009 – 6:29 am

Just when you thought all was well with the world… you’ve successfully unwound yourself out of Eagle and with a long, delightful exhale are ready to take it down a notch.
Well, nope.
The series continues, long and extended, as we head into a remarkably high energy posture, Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana, or Extended Hand-to-Toe, requiring strength along [...]

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The Farmer’s Luck… Maybe. Words to Live By

November 16, 2009 – 5:27 am

I’ve raved written in the past about this wonderful book of stories before.
In Jon M. Muth’s Zen Shorts, Stillwater, the serene and friendly Giant Panda of a neighbour to three children, siblings Karl, Michael and Addy, offers his own brand of Zen guidance and advice.
Through ancient stories infused with traditional Buddhist teachings, Stillwater provides solutions [...]

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Little Bits of Nice… Add Up to Wonderful

November 13, 2009 – 7:45 am

We have been trying to implement a regular routine of meditation for the kids…
It’s short and sweet, don’t get me wrong.
While eleven year old sits and is definitely interested in ‘getting it’, the others are typical kids and do what they have to to endure the seemingling endless minutes.  There’s a bit of fidgeting by [...]

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Children’s Meditation… Life Strategy.

November 9, 2009 – 6:47 am

In a recent post I addressed, through the words of Deepak Choprah, the importance and power of meditation in enhancing the lives of our children.
Through meditation- sitting in stillness, engaging and developing the frontal portion of the brain, we encourage the best in who we can be:  compassion, empathy, love, and ultimately, happiness.
And isn’t that [...]

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Looking for Transformation in Meditation? Try a Stool!

November 5, 2009 – 5:15 pm

Most of us, when we think of meditation, envision someone in quiet repose, silent tranquility, cross-legged on a flat, hard surface surrounded by shoji sceens or perhaps somewhere serene such as a dock or beach… or mountain top.
And wouldn’t that be lovely? To find such focus and quiet as to take comfort on a [...]

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Etsy: Tranquil Images for Yoga & Meditation by tlcpix

November 4, 2009 – 6:59 am

From the annals of Etsy yet again… these images by tlcpix are meant to evoke feelings of peace and serenity.  There are a number to choose from… from landscapes to flowers to old barns and the like, black & white and colour… and tlcpix keeps her selection growing.

If you’re looking for beautiful, tranquil images for [...]

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