In an article in Yoga Journal, Judith Hanson Lasater shares how you can take a refuge from the busyness and stress. As she says, “(refuge) is not about running away, but rather it is about deciding what you want to move toward. Refuge is not dependent upon a location at all. Rather, it is actually...
Nourish yourself with mindfulness practices as you connect with true well-being in these challenging times. Awakening Joy includes exciting themes and practices that incline the mind toward well-being and deeper insight. You will learn how to: • make happiness a habit by inclining your mind toward states that lead to well-being • find joy even...
in 2020… you’ve been through so much beyond comprehension… I salute You. It was a tough year for many people but for many spiritual sensitive people, it was a time to rekindle the inner flame of growth. Take a deep breath for a moment and let yourself feel proud of who you are. It doesn’t...
Rest assured, this happens to me on occasion too and it did so recently. Although I do tend to notice it pretty quickly so I can set my life aright again. But it’s easy to slip out of balance. The current world situation is one way we find our way back to negative and addictive...
Why lament where I have been? Why reduce the progress I have made otherwise in my life because my body is not doing what it used to do 5, 10 or 25 years ago? If I can be mindful to the present moment, I can recall that “Ah, right now it is like this.” I...
I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Laura Bender for her new podcast, “Bend So You Won’t Break.” Here’s Laura description of our session together below and her website is https://www.lbyogi.net/. Episode 2 – Deb Phelps – ‘Beginners Mind’ I became acquainted with Deb through my 300 Hr training I did...
Just as with other new endeavors you start in your life, mindfulness and meditation takes practice. If you want to experience acceptance and awareness of your thoughts, you need to cultivate it with repeated practice. If you are running a marathon you don’t start by running the entire 26.5 miles (or whatever the length of...
As you start your meditation practice or wish to enhance your practice, here are some tips that can assist and benefit your continued practice. Designated Space Even though one can practice anywhere, including a busy airport. At home, it is nice to have a corner or room set up just for your meditation time. This area...
National Relaxation Day on August 15th encourages us to slow down and unwind. It’s a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax. National Relaxation Day is an important day as we all need a break from the fast-paced and often hectic lifestyles we live. Taking time to recuperate...
In this short talk, I share the importance of body positivity based on my own journey.
Recently, I was interviewed by host, Melissa McConaghy for her OMM for ALL Podcast. We sat down for a nice chat on yoga, meditation and life. Be sure to take a listen below to my interview and be sure to check out her other inspiring guests too! Peaceful Wellness with Deb Deb is a Wisconsin...
