by laura on February 9, 2009
Yoga is an effective treatment for postpartum depression, with none of the side effects associated with anti-depressants, which is particularly important if you are breastfeeding. Find a gentle, slower paced class to ease your body back into shape, while calming your poor, sleep-deprived brain. This article does a great job explaining, medically, why yoga is [...]
by laura on January 26, 2009
I have added a Yoga and Health Store to my blog! Just click on the link above and browse my selection of books, music, dvd’s, yoga gear, prenatal yoga and kid’s yoga products! I’ll be adding to the store regularly, so keep checking back. All purchases are made through Amazon.com and are guaranteed safe and [...]
by laura on December 29, 2008
My wonderful husband took a trip to Berkeley right before Christmas to be with his father, and together they found this beautiful Singing Bowl. It was the perfect gift and I am thrilled to own it! It takes a great deal of concentration and a steady hand to achieve a smooth, even ring without scraping. [...]
by laura on December 27, 2008
10. Go to bed by midnight. Or at least one. 9. Get up every morning at the same time. 8. Meditate every day. 7. Eat fruit or veggies with every meal. 6. Cook. No more fast food! 5. Wean myself off Diet Coke. (NOOOOO!!! I don’t think I can do this [...]
by laura on December 8, 2008
This is a great article by Lauren Cahn, one of my favorite yoga bloggers. You can read more of her posts at www.laurencahn.blogspot.com . I have been meditating a lot recently, and have discovered that meditation and movement go beautifully together. You can gain some of your best spiritual insights during seemingly mundane activities like [...]
by laura on November 22, 2008
We place an enormous amount of psychological weight on our thoughts and our emotions. Meditation is the practice of observing your thoughts, being aware of your feelings, but attaching no judgment to them. If you feel angry, sit with the anger. Experience it for what it is and then let it go. As you meditate, [...]
by laura on November 1, 2008
How much time do you spend feeling unhappy, stressed, depressed, or disappointed? Depression is rampant in our fast-paced, competitive society, even among people with seemingly perfect lives. So many people exist in a fog of un-earned unhappiness, waiting for a better job, more money, a nicer house, a better marriage, a smaller dress-size. But the [...]