> Articles by: Ann
Date registered: January 19, 2012
Jun
24
Happy Summer and Happy Birthday to me! Each year I take a little time to reflect on all the goodness that has touched my life over the past year and beyond. In a world where it can be easy to find fault and easy to become cynical or even complacent, I like to offer this: …
Jun
24
My tradition has been to offer up a gratitude list for my annual celebration of life. This year, I am overwhelmed by the goodness that surrounds my life and by the sweet gathering of friends that will take place on my birthday. What could be better than that? Well, I would say getting married to …
Jun
24
Sometimes you hold on even when you should let go. I am ready to let go of the past year and offer space to the unfolding of the new year. In fact, I’m eager to release words such as unprecedented. But some things, I want to linger with a tad longer. I want to linger …
Jun
24
If you were like many of us, you welcomed 2020 into your life and lexicon with the attention to numbers. In January, so many interesting combinations lay in the 12 months ahead. Now other numbers garner attention and they are not numbers you may have ever thought to consider. As you and I continue to navigate the …
Mar
15
Today’s suggested pose is Setu Bandhasana or Bridge Pose Bridge pose is a gentle inversion because the head is below the heart. As such you may feel the calming effects of this pose which help you relax and release. The movement of the spine in this pose, as you lengthen and then arch at …
Mar
14
Today’s suggested pose in Vrksasana or Tree Pose. Balance poses are critical to maintain your strength and resilience. The benefits of strengthening the muscles and bones can be felt throughout the standing leg. For the lifted leg, a great stretch occurs from the groin through the inner thigh. Balance poses stimulate your brain to keep you from falling. Simultaneously, …
Mar
13
Today’s suggested pose is Hanumanasana or Monkey Pose. To see someone practice this pose fully, you may think: cheerleader. But, it is not. It is complex in its set up and execution. You keep the hips drawn toward an equal plane as you use the strength and flexibility of your legs muscles to extend the front leg hamstrings …
Mar
12
Today’s suggested pose is Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward-Facing Dog Pose. In concert with our word of the day — Aware — use this pose to draw yourself inward as you take this inversion to turn your world upside down in a positive manner. A change in view can often allow you to be more …
Mar
11
Today’s pose suggestion is Balasana or Child’s Pose Child’s pose is often instructed in classes after a series of difficult postures. However, child’s pose is not necessarily an easy pose. A mindful approach to the pose and the addition of props can aid you to receive the full benefit of the pose.
Mar
05
The suggested pose today is Phalakasana or Plank Pose This pose is shown with the palm of the hands on the floor which is the traditional execution of the pose. However, I suggest you add to your practice by performing with the Forearms on the floor. Shoulders over the elbows. Hands lightly interlaced. Engage your abdominal muscles which gives …