Meditation and mindfulness are becoming common practice in many schools and workplaces. Many of us have our own meditation practices at home, and find that certain times of the day work best. Everyone is unique and comes to the practice differently. To some, meditation is the act of sitting quietly and trying to clear the mind of stray thoughts. To others, meditation is a set of actions that take place every day as part of a spiritual or therapeutic practice. There is a deep history and meaning ... Read the Post
11 Styles of Meditation :: Discover Yours!
Healing with Your Hands :: A Forgotten Art (by Nick Polizzi)
The fine art of healing with hands is something quite dear to my heart. It is something that has come naturally to me since I was a small child, and I began playing with the energy in my hands, and sensing how it moved when I focused and used my breath. Many years later, I took up a regular yoga practice, as it proved to be a wonderful cross training for my dancing during the 'off-seasons'. One day, while practicing my Warrior 2 pose, I began to feel large pulses of energy down my arms which ... Read the Post
The Art of Smudging (+ How To!)
Smudging is something that we do very regularly in this house. There are so, so many incredible benefits to it, that it can be hard to put into words. But today, you are in great luck! I am on the mailing list for The Sacred Science, which is not only a wonderful documentary (honestly, please watch it if you haven't already) but it's also an ongoing effort to continue spreading the word about time tested indigenous healing arts. One of my deepest passions. I have been given permission to share ... Read the Post
Yoga for Your Child:: The Relaxation Ball
This is a wonderful little exercise for you to guide your children through when they are feeling stressed, over stimulated, or simply need to find a way to wind down. It is not always easy to find yoga classes for children, and it's even trickier to get children to adopt their own practice. But if you can find something that they love, that makes them very aware of the benefits that they receive, then they are much more likely to stick with it. My daughter loves this relaxation ball ... Read the Post
How Meditation Gives You a Better Sleep
If you've been reading my blog for any amount of time, then you will know that I am a huge fan of meditation. In this post, I will be touching on the benefits that meditation holds for your sleep and sleeping patterns. The practice of meditation can help you get the sleep you need – a deeper and more refreshing sleep will make you feel more refreshed and alert the next day. Meditation can also help people who have trouble falling asleep by relaxing the muscles and the mind so that sleep comes ... Read the Post
Ancient Methods to Still Your Wandering Mind
When your mind is careening from one thought to the next, it can be incredibly difficult to focus, meditate or even simply keep your mind on the road while driving! Especially as working parents, those of trying to keep our work and businesses flowing while raising children, we can feel pulled in a multitude of different directions, and be left wondering if we’re actually getting anything fully done in any department. In order to streamline focus, and bring some peace to our daily activities ... Read the Post