Transition your warm cup of tea to a refreshing summer sipper! I absolutely love herbal teas year round - hot or cold. I’m currently brewing up iced Nettle, Lavender and (decaf) green tea options.
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Create your own magical combination of crystals to promote restful and rejuvenating sleep
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This past month our practices have been deep into mantra and mudra - two highly effective ways to quickly shift your energy, interrupt the mental chatter and take you deeper into your meditative practices.
Did you know that each of your fingers is connected to a planet? This energy map of consciousness notion is a part of the Kundalini Yoga practice and shows how we can learn about ourselves and tap into powerful energies by looking at our hands and using mudra in our meditation and mindfulness practices.
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This chai makes a delicious addition to any day served hot or chilled. Enjoy the mindful practice of making your very own chai, while boosting your immune systems with aromatic spices.
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Your Midweek Mindful Moment....
In the midst of our busy days and onslaught of social media, I offer these two simple words #just breathe💚.It's not lost on me how active the wellness world is in delivering and offering a foray of calming and stress-reducing options... there really is something for everyone, and with the choice literally at your fingertips, the opportunities for new experiences is limitless✨.
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Last week the Markham Economist & Sun announced the winners of the 2019 Annual Readers' Choice Awards. You guys! Thank you! I was surprised and truly touched to learn that I was nominated and awarded #1 Yoga Instructor in Markham - what an honour.
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ven the most introverted of us need to interact with other people. Every interaction, small or large leaves an impact on all parties. Notice the quality of your interactions, reflect on the experience.
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Conservative estimates tell us we have 40,000 thoughts on a day with 75 per cent of them being negative (whoa !!)
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Our bodies very intelligently keep score of how we are - physically, mentally, emotionally. This is a fact. You can learn to read and hear the subtle messages without having to wait for its cries of despair. Cultivate deep listening friends. Don't be afraid to surrender.
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Straight up, the mind is a curious creature, and at times, feels like it’s purposefully trying to throw us off our serene stream of meditation. Truth, any pain or discomfort you experience in your physical body, the itch of a clothing seam, or the cool temperature of the room can tempt you out of your focus . You can squash some of these ‘sensation distractions’ by finding comfort.
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Your quality of life is directly connected with your ability to pay attention. Are you really absorbing what's happening in the moment, in the conversation, the experience? Or are you distracted with the multi-device, multitasking, speed of today?
Sharpen your ability to tune into you, your well being and others to get more joy out of life:
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Don't you just love that effortless feeling of flow? Times when life unfolds with ease and you experience a clarity of mind and levels of energy that fill you with ease and inspiration.... 😇.
In today's modern-day busy it's easy for this to slip away and often life tips out of balance leaving us tired, fatigued, stressed, anxious and well, ... not connected ... sighhhh. Sound familiar? Who can relate?
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How to meditate.... that's a big question. With countless techniques used to meditate and find a deeper conscious connection... empty the mind, mind the monkeys, focus on the light, find your breath, watch the clouds... it's not really a one size fits all answer.
In this next series, we'll explore some simple, yet foundational elements to consider when learning to meditate or wishing to go deeper in your practice.
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When you feel worried or stressed, take a moment to call on your inner resources using this meditation, and feel free and radiant. This meditation is extremely relaxing.
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Be open. There are many ways to de-stress, from meditation techniques and yoga styles to quiet places of solitude, calming music or a soothing cup of herbal tea. Experiment to see what resonates with you. Be open to each experience and notice how you feel after each activity.
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