Either we create good patterns or bad patterns in our bodies. And we can use the breath to find out how we want to feel, hopefully to start creating good patterns. Ashley Matthews with Matt If you haven’t experienced the feeling personally, then you’ve seen it conveyed by the photographs of people in
The world is made up of infinite shades of grey, and there are as many variations of beauty as there are things in the world. Photo by, Ray Tamarra Erica Mather has a mission... Her aim is to make a difference in the world and in the lives of others. A lifelong teacher
As it is with most things in life, the first step towards a solution is identifying the problem. By knowing you hold tension in your right shoulder, or wherever it might be, you can begin to observe your daily habits and identify the cause. Jill Miller, Creator of The Roll Model® Method Upon
I’m really lucky to know to take a deep breath and remind myself that we’re all doing the best we can. “We’re in this together,” writes award-winning journalist Lauren Lipton in the introduction to her new book, Yoga Bodies: Real People, Real Stories & The Power of Transformation (Chronicle 2017). She and photographer Jaimie Baird honor
Image courtesy of Runamok Maple “I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry, and I see summer – its dust and lowering skies.” So well put by author Toni Morrison. One could argue that the same goes for biting into some juicy watermelon? As we anticipate the new season, we naturally begin
I hope that by sharing my story, I can help others get back on their boogie boards and start finding joy again. Image courtesy of the author It's easy to document physical progress in yoga, but anyone who practices regularly will tell you that conquering advanced poses is not a compelling enough reason to
When we play, we come back to harmony with ourselves and life. Photo by Amanda Ambrose Do you recall how much fun it was swinging on the monkey bars as a child? The sense of carefree abandonment and sheer delight? Letting go, letting your brain and thoughts release as your blood rushes to
All signs show that health and wellness are fulfilling a long-held promise: you need to meet people where they are if you want to change their behavior. "Everyone wins from your well being," counseled the best-selling author of Awakening Joy (Parallax Press, 2012) James Baraz. With the teaching Mr. Baraz was addressing a gathering at Spirit Rock, the
Just because you are busy, are you really working to the fullest extent of your ability? "Every day, chefs across the globe churn out enormous amounts of high-quality work with efficiency using a system called mise-en-place - a French culinary term that means 'putting in place' and signifies an entire lifestyle of readiness and engagement." Journey into the kitchen in Work