Breath with movement Swimming is meditation for me. A deeply grounding yet energizing practice. I don’t think about my breath, it happens because I’ve been swimming my whole life. I learned to swim at age 5 and joined the swim team sophomore year in high school after my knees decided they hated soccer. Or maybe
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No matter how long you’ve been practicing yoga I started practicing yoga in 1995 at age 23. If you do the math, I’ve been practicing yoga for longer than I haven’t. It’s been a major part of my life for almost 30 years and I have learned a lot in that time, both about yoga
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What if there were no shoulds? In my lifelong journey of growth and letting go of perfectionism, I have become aware of the word “should.” Should is something that comes from outside of yourself and your own wisdom, whether from a parent, teacher, friend, religion, or society at large. You should do this instead of
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Extroverts are welcome too. Being an Introvert I love that graphic. I feel like it really speaks to the nature of introverts, but full introversion can lead to isolation, which is not good for your physical or mental health. Introverts need people too. I am an introvert. People are always surprised when I tell them
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What is your relationship with food? Every day in my acupuncture office I ask people questions about their sleep habits, bowel movements, and energy levels. I also ask about appetite. More often than not, when I ask “how is your appetite?” I get the answer “too good.” What I have come to realize, within our
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Connection is almost as important as food and water As I wrote in Yoga Retreats are Medicine for Your Life-Tired Soul, going on retreat allows you to take a break from life to relax, refresh, and renew yourself to be able to handle everything that life throws at you. Or at least handle it slightly
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One simple pose can change how you walk! Feel more strength and less pain Walking is great exercise, but sometimes it can hurt, especially when you are over 50. When we walk for miles and are unaware of our posture or body mechanics, that can lead to body dysfunction and discomfort. The hips, hip flexors,
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Guest post by Vicky Rutkowski-Dennis of Sound Wellness Today’s post is by guest writer Vicky Rutkowski-Dennis, the co-host of the upcoming Summer Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Sound Healing! What are Singing Bowls? The sound medicine of singing bowls brings us back into alignment and “in tune” with our natural state of healing. It is
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Aging is no joke! From the moment you are born, you start aging. At first, the aging process is exciting! You learn new things, like how to walk, talk, and feed yourself. Eventually you reach an age when you are on your own, living your life, and feeling great! Maybe you choose to reproduce, maybe
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Take a break from life for a few days and feel re-energized, restored, and renewed. Daily life is hard. There are demands on your time and energy, from work, family, and the state of the world. It can be difficult to take a break from the 24 hour news cycle or the notifications in a
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