I attended an amazing women’s retreat this month in Minnesota and came home rested, having reflected a lot on my life and my personal values. We did yoga, meditation, group discussions, Qigong, journaling, even drumming. Look at these gorgeous women! We all came home ready to spring into spring with a renewed sense of purpose and a readiness to move …
What is Functional Medicine?
There’s a new buzz phrase out there that has been causing a lot of discussion in the medical community: “Functional Medicine.” I was excited to read about this in my physician’s latest newsletter because this is how I’ve managed my health for years. When combined with regular exercise, yoga, meditation, and healthy eating, I have learned that partnering with physicians …
Grief Is A Peculiar Thing
Laurene Hayden is a Certified Yoga Therapist & Ayurvedic Health Practitioner. I have had the joy of participating in her yoga classes, workshops and retreats and have experienced first-hand her commitment to the well being of her clients. She is our guest blogger today sharing her experience with grief from the recent loss of her father. As she often does, …
Silence Is Golden
Silence Is Golden . . . . . .but my eyes still see. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons had that right. Silence CAN be golden which I learned in a recent silent meditation retreat. Mr. Valli is singing about not being the one to tell a girl her boyfriend has cheated on her, he believes his silence will relieve …
Breathe In. Breathe Out. Breathe Deep.
“Our breath is constantly rising and falling, ebbing and flowing, entering and leaving our bodies. Full body breathing is an extraordinary symphony of both powerful and subtle movements that massage our internal organs, oscillate our joints, and alternately tone and release all the muscles in the body. It is a full participation in life.” – Donna Farhi What is the …