To practice mindfulness, I need to be present in the moment, conscious of what I am doing in that moment, whether it is walking, washing the dishes, working with the computer, or meditating. Conscious of the breath, breathing in and breathing out. Being present where I am, my surroundings, the smells, the sounds, the sensations,… Read More
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Healing Through Yoga and Acupressure
I have come upon the enlightened discovery that combining acupressure and yoga can relieve tension in the neck, back, and shoulders, in addition to irritability, anxiety, fatigue, indigestion, and depression. It can also alleviate many of the discomforts associated with menstruation and menopause. Here are some yoga asanas (stretches) that press certain acupressure points, thus relieving the above symptoms and bringing us back into wholeness. To… Read More
EVERYDAY ALTARS
As yogi, Buddha is an important altar.
Next Up: Evening
It is now evening, and supper is finished, and the last dish is put away. It is now time to finish the days chores followed by some down time for me. I brew a cup of Sleepy Time Tea and sit with my favorite cup in hand and just relax. After I finish my tea, I will go to my MatVibes chair yoga mat and just stretch all over and… Read More
Mid-afternoon Tea Ceremony
Good midafternoon! Time for a ceremonial cup of green or Matcha tea. Bruce, my husband of 17 years, and I pause every midafternoon for a bowl of Matcha tea. I get the Japanese Matcha on Amazon as well as a one-time purchase of 2 beautiful hand crafted Matcha Bowls (cups). I put a bamboo teaspoonful… Read More
Next: Breakfast
Next: Breakfast We are still in our morning mode. We have done pranayama and asanas off the side of the bed now it is time for breakfast! Following is a simple granola recipe. You can eat it as is or add yogurt, fruit juice or nut milk and enjoy. Please make and cool and put… Read More
Breath Practices
Focus Your Awareness with These Visual Breath Practices Our chair yoga emphasizes yogic breathing. I have always wondered why, in all the sports I played, I was never taught how to breath properly. Only yoga seems to put emphasis on such an important aspect of fitness. Read article here…
Yoga Poses for Pregnant Women in Last Trimester
Yoga Poses for Pregnant Women in Last Trimester, Factors One Should Keep in Mind Our chair yoga is also excellent, especially for difficult pregnancies. Use Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga throughout your pregnancy as need. Read article here…
Trying Yoga Nidra
I tried yoga nidra, an easy alternative to meditation that lulls you into a dream-like state. It’s a fail-proof way to de-stress. I tried yoga nidra, a sort of guided meditation that invites you into the state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. It feels more accessible than many meditation practices, since it’s entirely guided,… Read More
Next up: Afternoon
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