If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!If you have to wait for the results of a medical test or for an operation, time can drag by. The long days can drag you through life. And life itself can become heavy. If you wait by focusing only [...]
Besides a good talking to, what are the techniques that have worked for you when the cowardly companion of the mind must be made into a helpful ally? Here are few I have tried. I call them the beg, borrow, or steal trio.
Meditate, let go of revenge and greed, bring more love in your life. You will relax more, breathe better, think more clearly, be more energized, and need less sleep. And you will need less pharmaceutical drugs.
Yoga practitioners develop self observation skills even during the relaxation at the end of the yoga class. Relaxation exercises are a welcome end to a yoga class; and it is very common to hear a comment like, “Ah, this is the best part” when it is time for shavasana, the corpse pose. Most times we [...]
When I started my morning, I was feeling fine. By the end of my morning yoga practice, I felt enthusiasm touched by gratitude, was overflowing with optimism, and clarity filled my mind. There was a spring in my step, and I felt ready to greet the world. How come such a boost? Today’s yoga practice [...]
The Earth in all her toxicity and glory has faults. Likewise, we human beings with all our broken dreams and victories, have faults. As below our feet or seat… so it is above. Eruption of Energy The year 2010 has begun with Earth releasing energy causing its area known as Haiti to quake and tremor. [...]
Want another way to warm up your body, mind and soul during the winter? Apart from a steam or dry sauna, engage in scintillating discussions, have fun as you move your body, then relax in a simulated tropical atmosphere here at Body Therapies Yoga Training in Dundas. Come together, create warmth and spread joy. The [...]
It’s such an automatic response to blame the messenger and/or message when anger is a reaction to that knock on your door. Of course we know that when we point a finger, 3 point back. (That’s such a clever image. Who thought of that?) Of course we get it when we hear it … and [...]
Words by William Cowper God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sov’reign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so [...]
We’ve all had the experience of sitting hoping to get to “that place” of cozy feelings and the opposite happens. Thoughts and images of a recent incident haunt. To put the incident to rest, we need to either understand it or get to a place of compassion and acceptance. Wise ones figured this out long [...]
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