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Yoga Poses to Aid Digestive Fire

These four asanas and yogic techniques help to improve digestion and counteract holiday excess; so that we may feel lighter, more luminous while inviting more space for joy. Pranayama to Reduce Stress Deep belly-breathing helps to relieve tension in the abdomen, allowing for increased blood flow and aiding in digestion, which in turn reduces bloating.   … Continue reading →

Nonviolent Communication

After many splintered relationships, years of therapy, and a deep longing to be a more  nurturing & conscious mother and human being, I was invited to attend a workshop on Empathy. A seed was planted and I have now been a student and practitioner of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) for over 3 years. It is an … Continue reading →

Circle of Joy

It’s taken time to share this little arm sequence known as CIRCLE OF JOY. Not because of the filming of this movement pattern but rather the subject matter. Joy! For me, this topic has been a life long journey of discovery. What is Joy? Like the majority of us, I have had my fair share … Continue reading →

Five Enlivening Brain Exercises

Home-schooling and/or Remote Online Schooling can be demanding on both students and parents. Below is a short video demonstrating five movements to help with brain functions, behavioral regulation, and interpersonal relationships. And don’t forget to hydrate! 😉 Video: 5 – Enlivening Brain Exercises with Joy & Dewa To learn more about Brain Gym® exercises and … Continue reading →

FamilyTime Yoga – 5 Playful Poses

During this time when our children may be staying home from school and you, as a parent or caregiver, are looking for some playful ways to connect… below is a fun FamilyTime Yoga practice that helps foster connection and communication between loved ones. We hope you enjoy it! If so, let us know in the … Continue reading →

Joyful Joint Freeing Sequence

Below is a 6-minute video of a movement sequence to connect to the mobility of the body’s joints and invite fluidity and circulation into our experience while moving energy and nourishing our sense of vitality and well-being. You can watch the video to get a visual explanation of the sequence, then put on your own … Continue reading →

Summer Offerings for Kids & Adults

 Summer 2018 : Kid’s Camps & Adult Workshops/ Retreat If you have questions about how to register for any of the below offerings, let me know. Scholarships are available for both the Wholistic Fitness™ Kids Camp and the Youth Theatre Camp. If you are a La Plata City employee you can use your Wellness Bonus … Continue reading →

Breath For Life

       Baby Dewa Watching a baby breathe is one of the most awe invoking experiences. This bundle of energy, whose developing brain needs copious amounts of oxygen in order to grow, breathes a naturally full, even, rhythmic breath. While us adults, for the most part, breathe more carelessly, with swallow and sporadic breaths. … Continue reading →

A Sankalpa Practice

Namaste! Welcome to a new moment, a new day, a new week, a new month, A New Year! And to the energies of a Super Full Moon – whose feminine presence reminds us to take time and space to nourish our deepest heart-felt desires. The Sanskrit translation is called a Sankalpa and speaks to the … Continue reading →