By Lisa Brick Anger and fear…two strong emotions showing up in spades, especially since the election in November. Now, more than any other time in my life, is when slowing my reactions, feeling my feelings, and discerning between what is and what I fear is vital. It is up to me to remain crystal clear on […]
By: Lisa Brick “Moving your body grows your brain.” – Daniel J. Siegel, MD It’s as simple as the statement above. Physical stimulation, both passive and active, supports creativity, mental and physical health, happiness, and brain growth. Exposing yourself to new physical experiences, learning new skills, practicing and refining existing skills, expanding your capabilities ever […]
What a joy it has been to spend the last 12 weeks with you, sharing my love of Yoga and it’s foundational principles. All this time, as you sat at the computer and read along with me, you were doing yoga! The beauty of this ancient practice is you can do it all the time. […]
Guest Post by Brenda McMahon Through these weeks, we have been exploring the 10 principles of Yoga, the 5 Yamas & 5 Niyamas. These are essentially the guidelines for living a conscious life. Today we continue our exploration of Yoga Off the Mat, as we look at the 9th Yogic principle, and the 4th Niyama, […]
Guest Post by Brenda McMahon As we explore the principles or 10 commandments of yoga, we come upon the fourth principle, Brahmacharya. There are two schools of thought here, one is a strict discipline of sexual celibacy; the other is a more general expression of Brahmacharya as a control of the senses, including your sexual […]
Guest Post by Brenda McMahon As we continue our exploration of the 10 Commandments & principles of Yoga, or the Yamas & Niyamas, we come upon the third Yama, Asteya which means non-stealing. Where Satya is the outward action of truth, Asteya is the inner knowing of truth. At first glance, again, this seems […]
Guest Post: Steven Cessario Yes? No? Maybe? Kind of? Do you even know? Fear-based parenting means you’re coming from a place where you are afraid of what can happen. If you’re displaying fear based-parenting you probably have anxiety about your kids growing up, going out with friends, expect your teen to do stupid and obnoxious things, […]
I challenge you to choreography your life. Keep in mind the key for quadrants of our lives: physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Where are you and where do you want to be a year from now. Notice what was important to you a year ago that may no longer be so. What has taken its place? Where have you grown...
We are a result-driven society; an instant gratification culture. If we cannot add hot water and stir, zap it in the microwave, search it up in 15 seconds, or communicate it in 160 characters, we have NO time and No patience for it...
Don’t make assumptions. We often react to our perception of our loved one’s actions or words and completely misinterpret their meaning. For instance, “If he loved me, he would..." Stop and question your interpretations.
