by: valerie cody
Even if we have never put words to reason - all of us feel better when we are connected to Source Energy. If we were to reflect on life, I would guess that our favorite conversations, meetings, vacations, meals, musical experiences, workouts, dates, etc., were all so amazing because we were connecting with Source Energy…
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Breathing properly is the main goal of a yoga practice. Allowing the lower belly, chest and back, and clavicle areas to fill up with breath is an utterly fantastic way to bring fresh energy into the body. Similarly, allowing total exhalation from these areas is an excellent way to dispel negative or stagnant energy. You…
At the end of 2018, I spent 30 days in Boca Raton, Florida, studying for my 200hr yoga teacher training certificate. The experience was truly phenomenal, and a milestone in my life that I will never forget. Upon meeting the criteria to graduate from the program, I completed the course with accreditation to teach yoga…
One of the most effective skin care rituals that I never stray from - is free. Well, free if you have a freezer. I have been doing this for over 3 years now. And it takes less than 2 minutes. It's an ice facial. Every morning, I melt two ice cubes on my face. Taking…
An interest in yoga rarely goes very far without encountering the Ayurvedic teachings. My last blog post covered the necessity of dry brushing, an ancient technique rooted in Ayurveda. Today, I want to discuss the magic that happens when we drink water from a copper vessel - another practice found in these ancient teachings. Here…
Spring is here and today I wanted to bring you a quick and simple guide to body brushing. Who wants to shed that winter skin?! Spring is THE perfect time to start a self-care practice like body brushing, and this blog post will explain why. Using a stiff-bristled, natural fiber brush to gently stimulate the…
I've recently become aware of a balancing act in the human experience: Creation VS. Consumption. As humans, we have some innate draws: We want to know the latest 'news' and we also want to feel like we are contributing to societal needs in some way. The contribution need not be altruistic, but we crave the…
