I LOVE Restorative yoga! This type of resting yoga is what assisted me in my journey several years ago when I became extremely ill with mold-associated illness and its resulting challenges of fibromyalgia, fatigue, lack of concentration, IBS, and respiratory response, to name a few. By this style of rest, coupled with mindfulness meditation, mat...
As part of my own self-care routine, each day between 12-3:00 pm I practice a technique that has been extremely restorative to my health, as well as relaxing and restful. It is the practice of Guided Rest, otherwise known as Yoga Nidra. I am appreciative of this ancient technique and how it works in my...
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...
Last week I had some challenges with pain because of our week of rain. It provided the opportunity to recall again why I rebranded my office studio to the name Peaceful Wellness. This returns to my belief that if I can be at peace within, no matter the experience I may have, then it does...
In this short talk, I share the importance of body positivity based on my own journey.
by Lisa Haney as posted on Oprah.com as “This is the Best Type of Yoga to Do When You Feel Totally Burned Out | The joy and benefits of restorative yoga.” Comment by Deb Phelps, Owner of Meditate Madison: I agree with the author in this piece that it is THE best type of yoga...
If you don’t have yoga props, you can use the following: Home practice prop hacks• Bolster: Roll thick towels or blankets tightly together, or use a large folded-up pillow.• Strap: Use a belt, towel, exercise band, or jump rope.• Eye pillow: Try a clean sock! Put lavender tea bags inside of it for a calming...
Enjoy one-to-one attention in a private setting Life is busy! With all good intentions, we’d like to take a class or two but sometimes work meetings, family obligations, or other events take precedence. You know you need to learn to relax, reduce your stress & anxiety, or explore healing, yet you need flexibility. This is...
Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. ~B.K.S. Iyengar Our theme for July is “Healthy Mind, Body & Spirit” All too often we forget to take care of ourselves. We are caught up in work, family, chores, and so much more each day. It’s time we step back and...
These ongoing drop-in group sessions will help you to learn how to relieve stress & anxiety naturally. Attend the sessions of interest to you. If you miss one, it will most likely be repeated in the future. The sessions are open to anyone who is interested. Tuesdays at 7 pmSession fee is $10 per sessionClass...
Stress is everywhere. We are constantly under pressure by our work, our family, society, the news, and our own thinking. We feel overwhelmed with life. These days there is too much information input, in fact, we are on information overload. We have screens everywhere around us from our smartphones to tablets to computers to TV....
Are you fed up with the frustration of dieting or what is considered wellness in our society? Maybe you experience stress eating, retail therapy, or binge watching TV shows to relieve how you feel? Have you said to yourself, “There must be another way”? Past experiences are just that. The past. You can change your...
