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 one)
4. Stop repressing anger. [...]
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 November 3, 2008
Yoga doesn’t always have to be hard, sweaty work to be a great experience. My favorite home practice consists of holding the following poses for as long as it feels good, in a darkened, quiet room. I can feel my heart rate slowing, my mind relaxing, and my thoughts quieting in these postures.
10. Bridge Pose [...]
by laura on October 27, 2008
10. Keeps your mind sharp, so you can memorize your music more easily!
9. Increases physical and mental stamina, which is vital for a singer who performs frequently.
8. Reduces tension in the neck and throat so the voice can open up and flow more freely.
7. Teaches you to connect with your authentic self, which is a [...]