A theme which keeps arising for me lately is that of the cyclical nature of our lives. As women, we encounter a number of cycles throughout our lives, some more obvious (a monthly menstruation) and some less easily noticed (seasonal shifts – both literal and metaphorical). But all are important and should be honored. This…
If you came here looking for additional information on the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System states, you can read a more recent in-depth post here! Just breathe. Don’t forget to breathe. Are you remembering to breathe? We hear it all the time, in yoga class, from friends, in advertising, on the news, and from me…
As I write this post, I am looking out the window at barren trees and ground covered in snow. Just looking out the window at the winter weather gives me a chill. But I need to do nothing more than turn my head to see reminders of the warmth of summer thriving in my home. …
I love restorative yoga. If you have never tried this form of asana before, I highly suggest you find a studio offering restorative classes or a Youtube video to try it out. With restorative yoga, the challenge is finding the stillness in your mind to match the stillness in your body. With so much going…
A key component of self-care is sufficient quantity and quality sleep. It allows your body to recharge. It helps your mind process the events of the previous day. And it allows you to wake feeling rested and restored ready for a new day. But knowing good sleep is important and actually achieving good sleep are…