Have you ever caught your reflection in a window or your computer screen at 4:00 PM and realized you have slowly, subconsciously morphed into Roz from Monsters, Inc. You know the look: shoulders rounded up to your ears, neck protruding forward, spine completely frozen in a protective, defensive slouch, just staring down the world. (AllContinue reading “We need a little less ‘Roz’”
Category Archives: Body Awareness
Feeling Queasy?
Feeling queasy? If you have treatment-induced nausea your belly can feel like it’s auditioning for a horror film. But I have a few tips to keep the chaos at bay. Step 1: Create Space. (Supported Bound Angle or leaning back). First, find a position that makes a little space in the abdomen. You could tryContinue reading “Feeling Queasy?”
July Brightness
Happy Summer! I hope you’re able to embrace the joyous expansiveness of summer – to be big and bright like the sun. Part of my own joyous expansiveness lately has truly been centered on gratitude. I’m incredibly grateful for so many things – from the stability of my home to the unwavering support of myContinue reading “July Brightness”
Kindness Lowers Blood Pressure
Have you held the door open for anyone lately? It could be good for your health! Let me explain . . . for the past couple of years, I’ve had a pet topic – the heart, and by heart, I mean emotional well-being. My curiosity is about the science behind positive emotions and how they canContinue reading “Kindness Lowers Blood Pressure”
Come to Your Senses
Have you ever had one of those surprisingly delightful moments that stops you in your tracks? I had one recently . . . I was on a nature walk through a meadow this past weekend – it was a glorious autumn day here in eastern Pennsylvania. I paused to watch a tiny finch pick atContinue reading “Come to Your Senses”
The Magic Carpet
Do you get on your yoga mat daily? Lately, I’ve been thinking about the yoga mat as a magic carpet. I know that sounds funny but stick with me. Not a magic carpet that literally flies away, but a magic carpet that helps you create a ritual that can become magical. In this ritual, you roll out yourContinue reading “The Magic Carpet”
I’ve Become Supersticious.
If I don’t do this special thing every day something bad will happen. Or, more accurately, when I do this, I’m more likely to have a good day, maybe even some delightful synchronicities. I’m talking about my morning yoga practice. That sounds a little superstitious, right? It’s been my personal experiment over the course of about 15+ years .Continue reading “I’ve Become Supersticious.”
This won’t happen quite like this ever again.
Noticing.Paying attention. Are you noticing . . . the trees changing, their color show just beginning. The birds are migrating and doing funny bird things. I’ve seen squirrels outside my window performing crazy acrobatics to get the farthest berry on the limb. The light’s becoming more golden, the sun lower in the sky, blinding meContinue reading “This won’t happen quite like this ever again.”
Your Home Yoga Practice
Think of your home yoga practice as basic self-care. Self-care is taking care of yourself physically, emotionally and mentally. As well as attending to the body, mind, and emotions, regular yoga practice creates a container for developing interoception – your ability to hear your body’s signals, messages and intuitions. Remember that yoga means the unionContinue reading “Your Home Yoga Practice”
Sleep is a Beautiful Thing
Sleep is like the secret sauce. It affects everything – mood, focus, mental clarity and your general sense of well-being. So why are so many of us not sleeping well? For many, the culprit is the dreaded BUSY MIND! How do we fix that? It might help to understand some brain science: when your mindContinue reading “Sleep is a Beautiful Thing”