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More to Yoga Balls Than Just Yoga… or Orbular Decoration

March 1, 2010 – 7:36 am

The ubiquitous yoga ball.  I have three.  I offer them a guilt-ridden, never used you for anything other than corner dressing loving glance everytime I pass them stacked precariously in the playroom.
But, as a homeschooling mom of three- two of them active, boisterous boys- I will certainly look at my otherwise under-utilized orbs (minds out [...]

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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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The Balancing Series… Love on One Foot. Part 5: Natarajasana… Dancer’s Pose. Oh Yeah.

December 17, 2009 – 7:11 am

I’ve been known to wax enviously about this posture and those who are able to enjoy its full potential… but despite my own challenges in the posture… ILOVE IT!
I consider it the most beautiful- strong, graceful, intense.
Myself, it takes some time resting in Tadasana- Mountain Pose to gather myself before I embark upon this energetic [...]

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Merry Christmas to Me!! Come to Mommy, Mandy!

December 12, 2009 – 7:45 am

It’s out and hopefully landing in a dvd player near me… hear that hubby- I mean, Santy Clause!?!

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Fertility God? Heck No… Fertility Ball, If You Please!

December 12, 2009 – 7:19 am

I guess yoga isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to makin’ babies… and surely, I don’t think I ever thought of massaging my innards with a ball when it came to the months we spent trying to conceive the energetic little pip that is my second son.
But then again, I’m [...]

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The Balancing Series… Love on One Foot. Part 4: Dekasana… Airplane!

December 9, 2009 – 7:19 am

Lovely, lovely… and, despite the exertion involved a nice relief from the previous posture, Dekasana- airplane.
The support of one, or two hands if you wish, certainly helps.  The support of the arms provides leverage, allowing for greater extension through the lifted leg, with that foot active and energized.
With a last inhale in airplane, getting a [...]

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If I’d Known Bikram Was Coming….

December 8, 2009 – 6:04 am

I’d have cranked the heat… but it is Canada, after all!
In our neck o’ the woods we’ve seen celebrities of all stripes, most notably the whole Twi-hard phenomenon as they make their homes locally (roughly) to film the monster vampire franchise.
Anywho… a celebrity nearly as big, at least in his own mind, and certainly more [...]

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Hula Hoop vs. Yoga… The Beginning of a Backlash?!

December 7, 2009 – 5:16 am

In time for Christmas, I turn to the the OM-nipresent, the OM-nicient, the OM-nipotent and the ever OM-nificent… to guide me through the minefield that is holiday shopping. And, in case there’s some confusion to whom I might be referring, let me be clear… I’m talking about Google, of course… the arbiter of all things… [...]

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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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