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
A MEDITATION ON THE CHAIN OF LIFE IN HONOR OF OUR MOMS When we honor our mothers, we also honor ourselves. Regardless of our current relationship with the woman who brought us into this life, she is deserving of our gratitude for the simple reason that she made it possible for us to experience this … Continue reading Maternal Love Meditation
With Spring in full bloom (what a wonder the magnolia, cherry, plum and pear trees lining my street in Seattle are!) I’m finding the days to be fuller and my moods to be up, down and all around as the weather shifts and the natural world stirs. And already, I am anticipating Summer, which is … Continue reading So Hum: A Simple Meditation
Waking in the middle of the night to cough profusely has, unfortunately, become part of the routine of late. Yes, I have caught the Springtime cold that seems to be going around. While I’ve mostly returned to my usual activities, everything feels just a little more challenging, requires a little more effort. Overall, I am … Continue reading Self-Care Mondays – At Home: Yoga Nidra
During extra busy times, we often tend to put blinders on, bringing our focus completely to our own personal circumstances, plans, future or past. While planning for the future and attending to our personal needs and business is good, our busyness-induced tunnel vision can cause us to forget that the world around us is a … Continue reading Big Awareness Meditation
In the system of Yoga, mudras are gestures or postures that allow us to work with our prana or life-force energy. These “energy seals” are symbolic of particular states of mind or consciousness and, when practiced regularly, are said to evoke those states within ourselves. Cin mudra is the gesture of consciousness and is excellent … Continue reading Cin Mudra: Conscious Seal
The Iron Bird Way 