Remember those silly-looking ways we used to move around as kids on endless summer afternoons, not caring what we looked like? Turns out they’re good for our energy, mood and nervous system … and they’re a lot of fun, too.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard folks invite you to “check in” during a practice. It’s one of those terms that possibly no one’s ever broken down for you, so you may be wondering if you’re doing it right … or if you’re even doing it at all! Start here …
Read MoreMy Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide training has taught me that hours of rambling around outside boosts my attention span, calms my nervous system and connects me to the land that I live on. Science says so, and I feel better doing it. Here’s how you can have a Mindful Outdoor Experience, too.
Read MoreWe all have days when we’re feeling wishy-washy, when our boundaries seem to have evaporated. Let’s look to the natural world for some ideas on how to feel more secure in our skin—give these practices a try to see if they help you feel more present, with a sturdier backbone.
Read MoreShoulders sore from caregiving tasks? You dig your fingers into the bothersome area aggressively, hoping the pain will dissapate. But you end up feeling even more tight—as if there’s nothing that will help. Instead, cue up this bite-sized yoga practice.
Read MoreOne thing I’ve noticed about caregivers is how hard it is for them to let themselves be supported—even when they come to their yoga mat. “Oh, I don’t need that.” they say, waving away the prop setup I’ve suggested for them. “Let someone else use those blocks—I’m fine without them.” Oh, that loaded F word …
Read MoreYou’re staring down a daunting task—a project that most would run from, like caring for a loved one through a serious illness. So you put your head down, hold your breath, and charge head-on into it, promising yourself that you’ll get back to your own life and come up for air when it’s all over. But soon you find yourself floundering, and you’re not sure you’ll ever be able to get to the other side. What do you do?
Read MoreIf your main focus is caring for others, finding the time or motivation to spend even a few minutes on taking care of yourself can be daunting. The inner sanctuary community just finished reading BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything for our March bookclub… and now we’re tiny-habiting All The Selfcare Things. I started with my daily meditation practice …
Read MoreFor a lot of people—especially those who spend their time caring for others—focusing on themselves ends up at the bottom of a loooooong priority list. Our schedules are overfull, we don’t have the equipment we think we’ll need, and it all just seems like too much work because we’re exhausted. But there is a way for caregivers to sneak in some selfcare each week …
Read MoreTake just a few minutes to try this standing exploration. It turns your attention inward so you can notice your breathing and how it impacts your entire body--as well as your mental state … and that’s critical for those who care for others.
Read MoreStudies show that meditation’s benefits are gifts that will keep on giving if you can just set aside a few minutes each day to sit in stillness. But if your to-do list feels longer than a year-old CVS receipt, I have an idea for you …
Read MoreFind balance through breath with sama vrtti, Sanskrit for equal breathing. It’s an ideal, accessible practice for those caring for others each day. This practice--which you can do anywhere--will sharpen your focus, let distracting throughts fall away and help soothe your nervous system.
Read MoreDo you remember where you were the first time you stepped onto a yoga mat?
Read MoreI decided to have a little fun with my classes this week and offer up postures that reflect many of the things I love about the Green Mountain State.
Read MoreIt's a snowy, gusty day today in New England ... school and businesses are closed, plows are roaring by and~~what's that?~~the studio has cancelled classes for the rest of the day! What's a yogi to do? ...
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