In a Yoga Journal article I read not too long ago, the author outlined ideas on stress and the body, including how it affects our energy levels. Most experts agree that the adrenals play a pivotal role in maintaining everyday energy levels. Cortisol is your main stress hormone. In healthy individuals, cortisol runs on a...
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Yoga & Meditation with Sarah
Join my friend, Sarah, for yoga and meditation on Zoom. Time Converter Please note the different time zones. Sarah Platanitis with Blueprint Yoga Class ScheduleYoga NidraMondays – 6PM EST – 60 minGuided meditation that encourages your body and mind to settle in and receive deep rest. Warm clothes and favorite yoga props are recommended. Yoga BasicsTuesdays...
Yoga & Meditation with Friends 4/13 – 4/19
Join my lovely friends, Laura and Sarah, for yoga and meditation in the next several days! Time Converter Please note the different time zones. Laura Bender Yin Yoga Friday 4/15 at 2:00 pm EDT Learn More Sarah Platanitis Yoga Nidra Wednesday, 4/13 at 6:15 pm EDT Learn More
Yoga & Meditation with Friends 4/6 – 4/12
Join my lovely friends, Dawn, Laura and Sarah, for yoga and meditation in the next several days! Time Converter Please note the different time zones. Dawn Heywood Yin Yoga Friday 4/8 at 6:30 pm PDT Sunday 4/10 at 6:30 pm PDT Relax and Restore Monday 4/11 at 6:30 pm PDT Learn More Laura Bender Vinyasa...
Yoga & Meditation with Friends 3/30 – 4/5
Join my lovely friends for yoga and meditation in the next several days! Time Converter Please note the different time zones. Laura Bender Yin Yoga Friday 4/1 at 2:00 pm EDT Learn More Dawn Heywood Yin Yoga Friday 4/1 at 6:30 pm PDT Sunday 4/3 at 6:30 pm PDT Relax and Restore Monday 4/2 at...
Yoga & Meditation with Friends 3/23 – 3/29
Join my lovely friends for yoga and meditation in the next several days! Laura Bender Yin YogaFriday 3/25 at 2:00 pm EDT Learn More Dawn Heywood Yin YogaFriday 3/25 at 6:30 pm PDTSunday 3/27 at 6:30 pm PDTRelax and RestoreMonday 3/28 at 6:30 pm PDT Learn More Sarah Platanitis Yoga NidraWednesday, 3/30 at 6pm EDT...
Yoga & Meditation with Friends 3/16 – 3/22
Join my lovely friends for yoga and meditation in the next several days! Laura Bender Yin YogaFriday 3/18 at 2:00 pm EDT Learn More Dawn Heywood Yin YogaFriday 3/18 at 6:30 pm PDTSunday 3/20 at 6:30 pm PDTRelax and RestoreMonday 3/21 at 6:30 pm PDT Learn More Sarah Platanitis Springtime Yoga NidraWednesday, 3/16 at 6pm...
Yoga & Meditation with Friends 3/9 – 3/15
Laura Bender Join Laura on Friday 3/11 for Vinyasa Yoga at 2:00 pm EST. Learn More Dawn Heywood Join Dawn on Friday 3/11 at 6:30 pm PST for a Yin class and on Monday 3/14 at 6:30 pm PST for a Relax and Restore class. Learn More Sarah Platanitis Sarah is a trauma-informed yoga teacher...
6 Tips for Starting (or Restarting) a Meditation Practice
Perhaps this new year you made an intention to start or restart a meditation practice. Kudos to you for taking a step toward less stress and more calm! In this post, we’ll look at several factors in starting or restarting a meditation practice: Understand Your “Why” How to Start Small Scheduling Your Meditation Choosing a...
The Healing Power of Mantras
When I discovered meditation back in 1980, I tried out a myriad of techniques. One of which was mantra meditation. If you are not familiar with mantra meditation, a mantra is a word or phrase that is repeated continually throughout the practice time. The words could be everyday words such as “Peace” or “I am...
When You Slip Out of Balance
Rest assured, slipping out of balance happens to me on occasion too and it did so not too long ago. Although I do tend to notice it pretty quickly so I can set my life aright again. But it’s easy to slip out of balance. The current world situation is one way we find our...
A Path to Peace and Inner Wisdom
In my spiritual journey, a labyrinth has brought both peace and wisdom into my life. I believe that it’s been about 25 years or so that I was made aware of labyrinths. For me it is a walking meditation that helps me to clear my mind, ask questions to my Inner Source, and release that...