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25-Jan-2012
Babies' Breath
Relax into Child's Pose
It’s a natural thing to breathe like a newborn…from your very first breath, you knew the proper way to inhale...
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11-Jan-2012
Rock Your World
The Benefits of Bow Pose
Stress got you tied up in knots? Get some help with bow pose—a posture that really rocks.
15-Dec-2011
Fueling the Fire
Warming Yogic Tips
Trying to stay warm this winter? You could snuggle all day under a blanket or wear several layers of clothing...
01-Dec-2011
Purple Pleasures
Lavender's Many Uses
The color of lavender alone can set you to dreaming. What is it about this luscious, yet common, plant...
17-Nov-2011
Thumbs Up
Taming the Eager Ego
Have you ever wondered about the ritual of giving a “thumbs up?” Ever since humans developed...
15-Nov-2011
Sole Stories
Walk Your Talk Flip Flops - A Dedicated Email
In the history of footwear, the humble flip flop has been around almost as long as humankind has walked...
03-Nov-2011
Easy Does It
Sukhasana for Yogis
It’s the foundational posture for yoga…but you might not know all about this wonderful pose. It’s called Sukhasana...
20-Oct-2011
Rub a Dub
Yogurt in the Tub
Yogurt, made from cultured milk, has long been considered a wonder food and a staple of many...
29-Sep-2011
Germ-Fighting Yoga
Kriya for Disease Resistance
Be your body’s own best friend by getting your glands and digestion in tip-top shape to ward off bacteria, viruses and...
15-Sep-2011
Shrug It Off
Shoulder-Saver Exercises
Atlas carried the world on his shoulders, but you don’t have to. Between daily stress and hunching over computers...
04-Sep-2011
Serpent Wisdom
Get Into Cobra Pose
Yogis wisely watched the creatures of the earth to learn about proper alignment of body and spirit. As a healthy spine...
21-Aug-2011
Simmer Down
Cooling Yogic Breath
Is it hot enough for you? If so, cool yourself down with some simple yogic breathing techniques. Here’s a good one...
07-Aug-2011
Exercise Choice
Jazz Up Your Workout
In the 1950s, we moved our hips with hula hoops, in the 80’s we pulled on leg warmers and bounced to an aerobic beat.
02-Aug-2011
Tap Into Energy
Shiva Rea's A.M. Energy - A Dedicated Email
What’s the best way to tap into your flow and begin your day feeling healthy, vibrant, and focused? Yoga, of course!
17-Jul-2011
Flex Ability
Cat Cow Pose
Yogis teach that a flexible spine is the key to youth and health. One great yoga posture for women (and men) to do every day is Cat Cow Pose.
03-Jul-2011
Stick Out Your Tongue
Yogic Breath Freshener
As a child, you might have been told to “mind your tongue.” As it turns out, paying attention to this under-appreciated organ...
16-Jun-2011
Play It Up
Recapture Your Youth
Remember your favorite childhood games? Tag you’re It! Red Rover, Red Rover. Hide and Seek. Unless you have young children...
02-Jun-2011
Don't Be a Heel
Care for Your Soles
Your feet are your foundation. Your heels, especially, take on a major part of the load. Being at the bottom of the totem pole...
19-May-2011
Urban Battle Plan
Yoga to the Rescue
Curses…foiled again. Some days things just don’t go your way. You get cut off in traffic, spill coffee on your new...
08-May-2011
Yoga for the Jet Set
Fitness While Flying
The season of travel is just around the corner, bringing fun and adventure. However, if you’re not looking forward...
28-Apr-2011
The Ears Have It
Hands-On Ear Massage
The shape of your ear forms a perfect replica of your body as an infant in a fetal position. Your earlobe connects to...
17-Apr-2011
Saunter with Spirit
The Art of Walking
Thoreau taught that walking for one’s soul takes genius. Sauntering through a beautiful countryside...
05-Apr-2011
Spread Your Wings
Tai Chi Workout Wisdom - A Dedicated Email
Like a white crane, practitioners of Tai Chi and Qi Gong have spread their wings and enjoyed centuries of benefits...
03-Apr-2011
Your Nose Knows
Alternate Nostril Breathing
Did you know your nostrils play a key role in balancing your brain? According to yogic science (and recent medical studies)...
24-Mar-2011
I Wanna Hold My Hand
Shuni Mudra for Discipline
If you have ever made the peace or victory sign (index and middle fingers representing a V) you are practicing the ancient art of mudra.
10-Mar-2011
Stop and Listen
Tune in to Your Inner Voice
When you were a kid, your parents told you to “Stop, Look and Listen” before you crossed the street.
17-Feb-2011
Breath and Mantra
Meditation for Empowerment
Nothing is more effective for self-empowerment than combining your own breath rhythms with a positive affirmation (mantra).
15-Feb-2011
Yoga Among the Ruins
Heart Blasting Fusion in the Yucatan - A Dedicated Email
In the ancient Nahuatl language, Yucatan (or Yokatl’n) means “place of richness.” Experiencing its unparalleled natural...
23-Jan-2011
Nurture Your Nose
Neti Pot 101
Between winter’s cold air and the allergies of spring and summer your sinuses can take a beating. Not to worry…
13-Jan-2011
Eyes on the Prize
Strengthen Your Vision
Your sense of sight is your window to the world. Through your eyes you experience almost half the information...
02-Jan-2011
Hands Down
Reach for the Earth
Consider this -- in one of those curious, counter-intuitive twists, the ancient yogis said that a human’s connection...
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