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
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Covid and A Wounded Heart
by Joy Kilpatrick As a Mother (and after many years of Therapy), I know the most vital bond a child can have is with the women who gave birth to them. Not to take away from the importance and beautiful role of a Father (mine is one of my best friends) but the creative life … Continue reading
Self Love (Atma Prema)
The cultivation of Self-Love (Atma Prema) is a discipline. Translated, discipline means “to teach.” Perhaps when we were young we didn’t have any self-loving role models to teach us how to love ourselves in a healthy, wholesome way. Note to self, that is okay. Those ‘role-models’ did what they did based on any number of given … Continue reading
Agape: The Fourth Day Of Giving
When i lived in Los Angeles i was fortunate to attend AGAPE INTERNATIONAL SPIRITUAL CENTER. Though i did not attend on a regular basis, a seed was planted by Rev. Michael Beckwith. A seed that expresses the Divine Light of Mother/Father God in a unique joyful, loving, abundant way. My gift to you today is Rev. … Continue reading
Mother Love, Father Love
Mother Love/Father Love excerpt from Sarah Powers “Drawing from philosopher Ken Wilber’s concepts about the contrasting importance of both Mother Love and Father Love. Mother love is connected to our beingness; father love is aligned with with evolution. Mother love lets us value ourselves and others just as we are, whereas father love knows there … Continue reading
Sacred Space
Every Tuesday morning, i am blessed and honored to teach Yoga to the “Lil Yogis” at my daughter’s “Shared Education Program.” (My daughter, Dewachen, writing YOGA on the board before class begins) Our intention for the day: creating “Sacred Space” within ourselves through breathing, chanting, playing, connecting with our fellow yogis while practicing some … Continue reading
Seasonal Yoga For Fall: Part Two
In addition to the Daily Ritual In Seasonal Yoga For Fall: Part One, the below Yoga asana sequence can assist you during this seasonal shift. Aim to Practice the following asana sequence 3 times a week to raise the internal thermostat. The heating and twisting sequence will help move toxins from the tissues through the … Continue reading
BreathWorks With Joy 