N E W S L E T T E R.. A R C H I V E S
• Y O G A L I C I O U S #66— 2009 |
SPRING UP |
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| WORDS OF WISDOM |
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"An optimist is the human personification of spring.” — Susan J.
Bissonette
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| WILLIAM 101 - LIFT UP, TO OPEN |
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“Sometimes our only mode of transportation is a leap of faith.” |
| BLUE SKY MEDITATIONS |
Check out this blue sky meditation:
http://www.fragrantheart.com/cms/free-audio-meditations/relaxation/blue-sky-inner-stillness-and-silence |
| BRIGHT MIND - BRIGHT LIFE - INTO THE BRIGHT BLUE OF YOU |
| While we may find happiness in blooming flowers and longer days of
light, yogis believe that happiness is an "inside job". Yoga
philosophy advocates that energy follows thought and that we choose
our thoughts. Happiness is not a mysterious occurrence. It is a
behavior, a conscious decision. It is a choice we make, each day,
each moment of our day, with each thought we have (or don't have).
To point your mind in this direction, create daily practice of
journaling your gratitude, affirmations, and Mudita (joy
meditation). Pick a journal and label 40 days of pages. Commit to
writing once a day, even for only two minutes. I start with what I
have gratitude for, then I write down a few sentences in the present
tense, constructing an image of myself in a state of well being,
describing the beauty I see in my life – or anything that focuses my
mind in a bright direction. I also jot down any quotes that inspire
me. Don’t worry if you skip a day. Just pick it back up the next
day. The more you write about it, the more you’ll think about it…
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| THINK ABOUT IT |
| “What we think about, what we hold in our minds and put our attention and energy into, we actually draw into our lives.”— P Cota-Robles back to top |
| GROUNDED IN RESEARCH |
| Want more inspiration to “think positive”. The Mayo Clinic reports
that the health benefits of positive thinking may provide: decreased
stress, greater resistance to catching the common cold, a sense of
well-being and improved health, reduced risk of coronary artery
disease, breathing easier if you have chronic obstructive lung
disease, such as emphysema, living longer, better coping skills, and
reduces the effects of stress on your body over all.
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| QUICK FIXES TO UP THE JOY - TAKE OFF… YOUR SHOES |
| "If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in
the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more
dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more
daisies." - Nadine Stair
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| OTHER EASY TO LIFT UP - INTO YOU JOY |
| - Hug someone!!!!
- Put on some fun energizing music and rock out. - Today take 15 minutes to do something you enjoy: Walk outside, take a bath, call a friend, write a letter, read a book! Just do it. NOW. - Try uplifting essential oils Orange, Lemon, Lavender. - Tell someone how much you appreciate them. Pick up the phone, write a letter, or even send an email now. (sharing and receiving of kinds words are an amazing stress reducer and heart opener). - Turn off the News (as much as you can.) back to top |
| CLEANSING FOODS TO SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNES SYSTEM, SEASONAL SHIFT, AND POSITIVE DISPOSTION! |
| • Beets: support detoxification in the intestines, blood and liver.
• Lemon and orange peels: aid liver in neutralizing carcinogens – and lifts moods! • Radicchio, escarole, endive: help release of toxins from GI track • Cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli: help liver detoxify chemicals, drugs, pollutants • Oatmeal, apples, pears, strawberries, peas, beans, provide soluble fiber to soak up toxins in the intestine. • Asparagus, avocadoes, raw spinach, walnuts, and cooked chicken - aids in the removal of fat-soluble toxins • Egg yolks, onions, beans, garlic, help clear the body of discard able drugs and hormones • Add warming spices and detoxifying herbs to your meals, salads, or tea. To help with digestion, elimination, and purification use ginger, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric or cardamom. • Most importantly, don't starve yourself! Your body will react by saving up excess fat, instead of letting you burn it off. This will only keep the toxins inside. back to top |
| NEW DEVOTION STUDIO |
| Check out the gorgeous new digs! I am loving this space. Plus there
are over 35 classes on the schedule. Join me for class at 9am on
Saturdays. (Reserve your spot ahead of time.) Location: Four
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NAMASTE |