February 2008

Restorative Yoga for Jet Lag

by Martha

Restorative Yoga is a perfect antidote for jet lag.

I often turn to these poses to feel better following a flight and had the opportunity to share their power with my client Nancy last week, just back from a three week cruise around South America and jet lagged from a ten plus hour flight home.

Exhausted, bleary eyed and unsteady on her feet, our typical stretch, strengthen and balance session was not what she needed.

I suggested we try some nourishing restorative yoga poses instead.

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De-Stress with Yoga

by Martha

Yoga is a proven exercise for relieving stress.

This magic elixir can help restore hormone balance and calm your nervous system.

A powerful pose for simultaneously soothing and energizing your system is legs up the wall pose.

It is a mild inversion that uses gravity to help let the body de-stress, and increases blood flow to the brain and can also lessen the intensity of hot flashes.

The next time you are feeling overcome by stress give it a try.

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Seven Ways Yoga Helps with Weight Loss

February 22, 2008

There are lots of reasons that yoga helps with weight loss that go far beyond the physical practice. After more than a decade of doing yoga, I’m living proof. In fact, calories burned alone can’t account for the the power of this ancient practice. Yoga helps with all aspects of the weight issue–physical, mental, and [...]

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Another Great Real Simple Dinner: Turkey and Roasted Red Pepper Meat Loaf

February 21, 2008

I tried another great recipe from this month’s issue of Real Simple last night–turkey and roasted red pepper meat loaf. It was delicious; by far the best turkey meat loaf recipe I have found to date and pretty straight forward–ground turkey, parmesan, egg, bread crumbs, mustard, parsley and a small jar of roasted red peppers. [...]

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Real Simple Dinner–Crispy Shrimp with Garlicky Beans

February 19, 2008

Real Simple Magazine is a great source for those of us looking to simplify and streamline our lives. I especially like their realistic approach to preparing quick and easy dinners that are usually healthy, utilizing fresh ingredients and uncomplicated preparations. This month their 5 Easy Weeknight Dinners article offers lots of inspiration for getting dinner [...]

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Reconnecting with Food Through Yoga

February 17, 2008

Friday night I joined twelve women in a Reconnect with Food Candlelight Yoga Workshop led by dietician and yoga teacher, Beverly Price. The session began with a one hour yoga class where poses were held for what seemed to me an interminable amount of time and concluded with a one hour sharing circle complete with [...]

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Freedom Yoga with Erich Schiffman

February 12, 2008

I just finished a great weekend of yoga in Phoenix with Yoga master Erich Schiffman, who refers to his yoga as ‘freedom style.’ Close to 100 people gathered in Phoenix College’s gym to share two days of yoga, meditation and Erich’s message, which is in total alignment with my nourishing-yoga philosophy. Here are a few [...]

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Two Weeks of Self Care & Integrity: Day One

February 7, 2008

Here’s a little more wisdom from Edwene Gaines’ book, The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance which aligns nicely with the voluntary simplicity philosophy. This is the first of fourteen suggestions for increasing integrity and self care.