Archive for April, 2010

DAY 19: LIGHT PRACTICE

This is one of those days where it’s necessary to balance.  Teaching several classes in a day teaches ME to treat my body a little more gently when it comes to practice.  So, I spent lots of time reading and meditating this morning, with light stretches that soothed me.  Balance….that should be the word of [...]

April 19, 2010   Posted in: Yoga  No Comments

DAY 18: LATE-NIGHT MEDITATION

It’s a beautiful, unique experience to practice yoga and/or meditation before bedtime.  Sitting down, lighting candles and spending some time alone with your thoughts before you call it a night can help you fall asleep faster, give you a more restful sleep, and allows you to wake feeling lighter and calmer. In addition to asana [...]

April 19, 2010   Posted in: Yoga  No Comments

DAY 17: PLAYFUL PRACTICE

Today we are having a get-together at our home and it’s going to be a blast!  Lots of family and friends, great food and conversation, and time to be playful! My practice this morning was just that – playful.  I was practicing Halasana/Plow Pose, and while trying to inch my shoulders a little closer together, [...]

April 19, 2010   Posted in: Yoga  No Comments

DAY 16: AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

Get it……. Got it?     Good……. Give thanks – for, to, because of, in spite of – just give thanks!

April 19, 2010   Posted in: Yoga  No Comments

DAY 15: I LOVE MY LIFE

I LOVE MY LIFE!  And why not?  I am surrounded by people I love – family, friends, the man I adore.  I have a roof over my head, clothes to keep me warm, food to nourish me.  I am happy with mySELF.  And I am so blessed…..let me repeat that…..I AM SO BLESSED…to have the [...]

April 15, 2010   Posted in: Yoga  One Comment