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In Depth Articles 
26-Dec-2010
Ten Steps to Vitality
Ayurvedic Daily Routine
One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is establish a daily routine that aligns with your particular constitution and with the forces of nature. According to Ayurveda...
19-Dec-2010
Good Vibrations
Balance Your Chakras
It's not always possible to strike a pose or break into mantra when you’re running at life’s frenetic pace. Your chakras (energy centers) house the most important essences of the human experience.
12-Dec-2010
Perks on Your Period
Go with the Flow
Your moon cycle is a time of month to be honored, revered and respected, even though many women dread the bleeding part of their period.
05-Dec-2010
Plugging In
Charge Your Yoga Practice
As we approach this holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in all the activity and lose focus both on and off the yoga mat. My yoga instructor must have caught on to this...
28-Nov-2010
Pressure Point a Day
Keeps the Blues Away
Winter ushers in happy events. Friends, family, excursions, exchanging gifts, cooking and decorating are some of the ways we experience the season’s richness. Warmth, delicious food and loving...
21-Nov-2010
Favorite Things
Abundance of Choice
You’ve made it through the seasonal transitions; your body is adjusting to colder weather. Why not take advantage of this lull-before-the-storm of the holiday season to form some new eating habits?
14-Nov-2010
Face Forward
Heal Your Acne
Acne comes and goes through various times in life. Identifying its cause is multi-layered. As a facial reflexologist, I start by looking at the client’s emotional life. With teenagers, acne’s most common...
07-Nov-2010
Fun for Kids
Take a Yoga Break
If you have been thinking about doing yoga with your kids, or kids in general, now is the time to start. Yoga is a great activity for parents and children to do together, with the child motivating the parent...
31-Oct-2010
A Gut Feeling
Boost Your Immunity
Auto-immune conditions are a relatively new diagnosis in the past 50 years. Many people suffer unnecessarily from pain and inflammation. The good news is that improving the health...
24-Oct-2010
Get Clove Savvy
Your Seasonal Arsenal
The spectacular beauty of fall often brings an unwelcome guest. You know it when it hits you—fever, stuffy nose, weakness—it’s a cold. As the season shifts from summer to fall, your body metabolism...
17-Oct-2010
Draw It, Heal It
Art and Wholeness
The word “health” originates from Old English and Germanic origin, meaning “wholeness, being whole, sound or well.” Art therapy and wholeness go hand in hand...
10-Oct-2010
Little Buddhas
The Wisdom of Children
My youngest daughter has not yet learned to talk, yet she instructs me every day on how to live in the present. She isn't lost in the past or the future; every fiber of her being is right here in the moment...
03-Oct-2010
Alive in Wander Land
Discovering Nature's Messages
Wandering is often associated with being lost or confused, when in reality it can be a time of great learning. In Jewish history, the Jews wandered for 40 years until they were ready to enter...
26-Sep-2010
From the Outside In
Ayurvedic Skin Care
Besides being your largest organ, your skin is your best protection against the ravaging effects of the elements. Therefore, you want to do everything you can, internally and externally...
19-Sep-2010
To Vaccinate or Not
Making Informed Decisions
Many of my homeopathic patients have asked me about the topic of immunizations. I suggest that parents be educated on the topic and understand both sides of the story.
12-Sep-2010
The How of Eating
Mindfulness at Mealtimes
It is not only what you eat, but how you eat that has a profound effect on your health and wellness. Much of our modern lives revolve around convenience and the pressure for personal productivity...
05-Sep-2010
Living On Air
The Lightness of Being
Not long ago, I came across a story about an 85-year old man in India who had not taken food or water for 70 years. He tells of meeting a holy man who put him into a state of bliss...
29-Aug-2010
Find Your Stride
Travel, Yoga and Balance
Thoughts cannot be pushed, they must be allowed to flow. A life change cannot be made, it must be cultivated. In the same way, finding balance in your life...
22-Aug-2010
Running on Full
Mama Needs Nurturing
Women by nature are givers, inherently designed to be mothers, whether mothering a business, household, garden, community, or our children.
15-Aug-2010
Gung-Ho for Garlic
The King of Herbs
Garlic is one of the most ancient remedies in the history of humankind. A potent herb revered by many cultures, garlic is used traditionally...
08-Aug-2010
Finding Yourself
Retreat to Yogic Bliss
Whatever type of yoga you practice--or even if you are a beginner--a yoga retreat can help transform you and your practice. Travel gives you the opportunity...
01-Aug-2010
Moment to Moment
One Task at a Time
Focusing all of your energy on a single task is no small feat, especially in a culture of mobile technology and around-the-clock schedules.
25-Jul-2010
Fire In Your Belly
Detox with Radish and Breathing
Feeling down? You may be suffering from toxins in your blood. Eating a diet full of meat, sugar and processed foods pollutes your blood...
18-Jul-2010
Flower Essences For Pets
Attuning to Your Animal Companions
Holistic living benefits domestic animals as well as humans. Pets need movement, good quality foods, fresh air, nurturing and attention. Because they have a special bond...
11-Jul-2010
Tap On It
Emotional Freedom Technique
The first time I tried EFT, I felt like I had been run over by a Mack truck. The experience was excruciating. Tears poured from my eyes and my chest convulsed with sobs.
04-Jul-2010
Tongue-Wagging Yoga
Yogis, Meet Your Central Vagus Nerve
Do you know what the central vagus nerve (CVN) is or where it’s located in your body? If the answer is no, you are in the majority.
27-Jun-2010
Moments of Wonder
Yoga For Special Needs Children
Children with special needs benefit greatly from the practice of yoga. With these kids, the first rule is that the child feels no pressure to compete.
20-Jun-2010
Perceiving Potential
An Intention Statement Lights the Way
When you set out to formalize your hopes and aspirations for the future, the biggest challenge is distinguishing the difference between an intention and an expectation.
13-Jun-2010
Your Yogic Diet
Foods to Increase Your Flexibility
A diet promoting a healthy body and mind is vital to living your yoga. Your body and mind perform best when fueled by healthy and satisfying foods.
06-Jun-2010
Accept Your Imperfections
In the Face of Distraction
Practicing yoga alone in the privacy of one’s one sacred space can be a wondrous experience. Private practice without an instructor’s guidance represents the true spirit of oneness...
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