Whether you are someone who loves the festivity of the holiday season or someone who simply tries to survive it–or, most likely, somewhere in between–having a few ideas to manage the ups and down of such a busy time of year can go a long way in making the holidays healthy and harmonious. Here are … Continue reading Harmonious Holidays
I dream of giving all of my living room furniture to Goodwill and replacing it with a few low tables, a couple of floor mats and an assortment of cushions. I want to spend more time on the floor. On the floor, I can put my legs up the wall while I read. Or, I … Continue reading More on the floor
Yoga, Thursday, 5:30 PM. When I put that on my calendar, I had every intention of going to class. So why, when mentioning my plans to my partner, do I say, “I’m probably going to yoga after work tomorrow”? Probably? I was giving myself an out. My calendar emails me reminders. The next morning, I shore … Continue reading The power of following through
My dog has spring fever. And she’s got it bad. For the past couple of weeks, our walks have consisted of loooong sniffing studies at a tree, a flower or what must be some magical shrub, followed by a full-speed burst to the next enthralling tree, flower or shrub. Sometimes, 20 minutes will only take us a few … Continue reading Small is big
From the traditional medicine perspective, whenever the season changes, our health is at greater risk. There’s a number of reasons for this—some of which I will talk more about in a future post—ranging from the way we dress to the forces that make the wind blow. Right now, the transition from Winter to Spring, is … Continue reading Cold Management and Prevention
Often, what my clients see when I give a Thai Massage are the efforts of my physical body as I move around the mat, maneuvering their own bodies into various shapes, shifting my weight forward to apply pressure or leaning back to traction a joint. “Wow!” they say, “You are basically working out all day … Continue reading The true definition of holistic health
What happens in those special moments when you connect with someone you love? How about when you see a sweet baby or an innocent animal? Or witness a good deed being done? Your heart softens. Your body relaxes. And, for a moment, your mind is full of pure sensation instead of busy thought. Often, we … Continue reading A warm heart has no edges
Resolve to Acknowledge Your Goodness A New Year is a chance for a fresh start, a new beginning. As human beings, we tend to look backward before starting something new. We note all of the “mistakes” and “bad habits” we’ve had and resolve not to carry them forward. About this new journey, we say, “This … Continue reading Namaste 2014
“Why can’t you be more like the right knee?” I said silently to the left. “The right knee is fine with traveling.” Understandably, the left knee didn’t respond. After fidgeting about, flexing and extending the knee, moving my bent leg medially then laterally, hugging both feet into the tiny airplane seat and climbing over my … Continue reading Finding the Joint “Sweet Spot”
Release and restore with reclining bound angle – Supta Baddha Konasana Too much heat can make us irritable and frustrated or just empty us of energy. Coupled with an increase in our overall activity levels during the summer months and it’s all too easy to get fired up and then burn out as we head into … Continue reading It’s still hot out!
