Aug 06

Simple Monthly Home Practice - Standing Backbend to Forward Bend

Written by Cheryl Rich

Sixteen years ago, my only son was killed in a car accident; although I had been exposed to Yoga before, it wasn't until I experienced such a life changing moment that I needed something more; Yoga kept me from committing suicide.

I have seen a lot of benefits from my Yoga practice. Normally, I'm the one with the fattest stomach in the Yoga class. Finding a way to continue to enter into Yoga rooms has helped to increase my self-esteem by leaps and bounds. Falling out of poses has been the most valuable lesson. One must fall to appreciate being able to stand. Two months ago, after 3 years, it hit me, "Cheryl, don't let your ego continue to whip your behind".

Words of Wisdom


"How did the rose ever open its heart and give to this world all its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light against it's being, otherwise we all remain too frightened."

-Hafiz

August Self-Healing Tips

Written by Julie Festa, L.Ac.

It is now August. The fall clothing catalogs have arrived. The back-to-school sales are on. Even our big heat wave has taken a breather. Whoever decided that August was the start of autumn had it slightly askew, by my book. I'm certainly not knocking being prepared, but it's not quite time to stop the big summer growth spurt just yet.
If you're anything like me, you're still doing some expanding. Hey, it is only August, after all. The beach is still beckoning; the bees are still buzzing; the sunlight still lasts until almost 8 o'clock in the evening. It feels to me like not just my heart, but also the hearts of so many amazing people around me, are really blooming wide open this summer. So let's keep celebrating, loving, and softening for at least another 31 days.

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