by laura on July 17, 2009
When I first started practicing yoga seriously, I wanted to have my butt kicked. I wanted to sweat buckets and wake up too sore to walk upstairs the next day. I was compelled to learn all the poses on the covers of Yoga Journal, and predictably, I skipped to the “back of the book” in [...]
by laura on April 10, 2009
I will never understand the lengths people go to anthropomorphize their dogs. I find it disturbing, particularly when little costumes are involved. I’m inclined to think Man’s Best Friend should be another man. I will, however, admit to crying like a baby at the end of Marley and Me, and I don’t even like dogs! [...]
by laura on November 20, 2008
Put on some relaxing music and try this gentle routine about 20 minutes before bedtime. Spend a good 10- 15 minutes in Savasana after the final pose, using an eye pillow to help relax your eyelids and forehead. You can rub a little bit of Lavender or Chamomile essential oils on your wrists and temples [...]
by laura on November 13, 2008
When we feel depressed, our bodies slump forward, our minds feel foggy and sluggish, and we close ourselves off from other people. For depression relief, it’s all about inversions, back bends, and chest-opening poses! Inversions bring fresh blood and oxygen to a weary brain, while calming the nervous system. Heart-openers release tension, improve posture, and [...]
by laura on October 3, 2008
This energizing pose brings fresh blood to the brain, helping you to focus and clear your head. It requires strength and flexibility in both the upper and lower body, toning and lengthening your achilles tendons, calves, and hamstrings, while opening through the chest and armpits. It strengthens the wrists, forearms, and triceps, and builds [...]