The root chakra is located at the base of your spine and governs feelings of safety, security, confidence, and being grounded. Yoga is great medicine for your root chakra.
The weather is getting warmer, and iced drinks never tasted so good. Infused water is my go-to drink this time of year–not only is it tasty, but it encourages me to stay hydrated. Keeping hydrated is one of the most important things that you can do for your body. Your mood, energy levels, metabolism, and immune function all depend on adequate water consumption.
Worry and anxiety happen when we experience fear about the future due to painful experiences in the past. I’ve heard it said that “if it’s hysterical, it’s historical!” Everything we experience is imprinted in our psyche and embedded in the physical and subtle parts of our body. Our tissues hold memories of the past.
Your two sciatic nerves are the longest and largest single nerves in the human body. They begin at the bottom of your spine, run through your pelvis (usually under your piriformis muscle) down each of your legs, and end in your toes. Because of the distance it covers, the location and severity of sciatic pain differs from person to person.
“It is through your body that you realize you are a spark of divinity.” — B.K.S. Iyengar
No matter what form of yoga is your favorite, Iyengar yoga, with its focus on alignment and innovative use of props, is likely to have influenced your practice.
This is a favorite at all the events I cater for at Vernonia Springs. It's a quick and easy meal that is light yet satisfying. I serve this with a caesar salad which is perfect for spring and summer. The bite of balsamic vinegar and aromatic basil is a real crowd pleaser! Play around with the seasonings to satisfy your own taste.
The challenge in recovery lies in changing habits and ways of thought. Because addiction continues to lurk in altered neural circuits, cravings or feelings of deprivation provide an ongoing reminder of the need to channel those drives positively and the danger of failing to do so.
Flexibility, strength, quieting of the mind…I expected to eventually discover these with a regular yoga practice, if my mentors and yoga-adoring friends were to be believed. It didn’t take long, though, for me to notice some pretty immediate changes in my day-to-day life. Unexpected things I could attribute directly to yoga
At this time, the feelings of turbulence and uncertainty are prevalent and may feel overwhelming. Whether your normal schedule has become inundated, uninterrupted, or has come to a screeching halt, remember to breathe. Take this time as a powerful reminder to practice being present in the moment.
Many essential oils have been touted for their ability to reduce anxious feelings and promote a greater sense of peace and relaxation. The grounding effects of essential oils make them ideal for alleviating anxious feelings, creating clarity, and encouraging spaciousness.
Many women have found that yoga can ease the undesirable symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including hot flashes, insomnia, irregular menstrual cycles, and hormone swings.
