Sun Salutations are an energizing yoga flow that helps clear energy pathways and invigorate the body. The special sequence links our postures with our breath, connecting our mind and body. When we pause in the middle of the flow to fill ourselves with gratitude, the combination of ignited energy + positive mindset transforms our mind and body into an invigorated state.
The Gentle Sun Salutation Variation is less strenuous and a lower-impact approach than Sun Salutation A. It’s also easier to go at a calmer pace. Sun Salutation A is a little more challenging and requires more strength… and more use of the core. Start with this Gentle Variation. It’s easier to speed things up if you wish to do so.
The neti pot does wonders for optimal respiratory system health. Keeping your nasal passages clean and functioning properly allows air to enter your body free of debris, such as allergens. Clearing out mucus build-up limits congestion and relieves sinus pressure, improving your breathing. In this video, I’ll take you step-by-step and share tips for how to get the most out of this practice.
Journaling is a great way to nurture your dreams, views and thoughts. It’s one of the very best ways to speak your mind… and be heard at the same time. In this video, I’ll take you through tips and inspiration to create a journaling practice for greater confidence and clarity.
Our gut plays a huge factor in the state of our minds and bodies. When we take care of our gut, our entire being benefits from it. Once your body feels better, your mental state improves. Once your headspace is good, your body feels better. They just play off of each other beautifully. Here’s to a happy belly. Bon Appétit!
Meditation keeps us in the present moment, which is where life really takes place. Meditation calms us, keeping us out of fight or flight mode. It also clears our minds of all the noise and junk that’s thrown our way so we can make room for further clarity and more authentic thinking. Spending time in nature can amplify the positive effects even more so.
Mountain Pose seems so simple, and yet it offers so many benefits. It is a basic, standing yoga pose that can bring you lightness and stability. It helps quiet your mind, which enhances clarity, awareness and concentration. Proper alignment and muscle engagement give you the sense of being rooted and stable. Mountain Pose also tones your core, builds strength, and improves your balance – and emotions.
Crocodile Pose is great for yoga beginners, and it’s excellent for relaxing the entire body and reducing stress, tension, and anxiety. Lying on your stomach with your chest and shoulders open and relaxed allows your lower back to release tension. That makes this pose ideal for relieving back pain, reducing spinal strain, and promoting realignment of the upper body and hips. Try it before bedtime to ease into a state of total relaxation and prime yourself for better sleep.