I admit, I didn't always know what my Spleen exactly did other than was involved in immunity. But now - I have a whole new respect for this little organ system that does so much from digestion to filtration to controlling blood and fluids in the body to immune function to holding white blood cel...

Everyone struggles with confidence from time to time - whether it be a new challenge, a life change, or a new situation. In this practice we work with the meridians and chakras most closely associated with building and connecting to our inner confidence! Starting with the root chakra to feel gr...

Long held poses, full support, attention to your breath - this is what makes Soulful Rest bring you back to center. Relax and let the poses do all the work in this Restorative Yoga practice.

Poem by Danna Faulds "Truth Leads"

Props: 2 blocks, 2-3 blankets or towels, 1 bolster or pillows

Peace - it is the one thing we all wish we had more of in our lives. From our everyday existence, to peace of mind, to peace throughout our world - we all dream of more peace. But where does peace come from? Where do we find it?

In this practice we tap into the natural, organic peace inside o...

Develop an awareness of the sweet moments of joy in every moment of your day. Connect to these, become more aware of them, cultivate an internal sense of joy and allow this to be shared.

Props: 1-2 blankets or beach towels, 1 bolster or bed pillows

Asymmetry is a beautiful thing. We think we want perfect symmetry in everything but in reality, we see asymmetry as more beautiful! Our bodies are so unique from bone to bone, muscle to muscle, fascia to fascia - left/right, top/bottom/back/front - that we cannot and should not ever compare our...

Welcome to the 8 Limbs of Yoga and {Y}integration! These practices dive deeper into the basic tenets and philosophical underpinnings of yoga as a journey or pathway to enlightenment.

Here we begin with the first step which includes the 10 basic tenets to live by - the Yamas (how we engage wit...

What does love mean to you? Does it mean love for others? Compassion? Understanding? Does it include love for yourself?

Love is so rich with meaning and so open to interpretation. In this practice we explore love in all it's facets - opening ourselves up to loving in balanced ways and unde...

Deep rest is about returning to balance. In this practice we focus on opening up the heart space and breath - balancing the breath overall to soothe our minds and bodies.

Props: 1-3 blankets or beach towels, 1 block, 1 bolster

Welcome to Spring! The Spring Equinox has been celebrated for thousands of years as the harbinger of new beginnings and today, we honor that in our practice. Opening our hearts and minds to the adventures that lie ahead in our lives, releasing all the things that might be holding us back, and e...

Welcome to our second Yama of the 8 Limbs of Yoga! Today we are working with Truthfulness or Honesty - Satya. Satya is living your truth, being authentic, living in alignment with your values and being/showing/acting with honesty. It means being authentic every single day - and being honest wi...

The Super Moon is when the moon and earth are closest in the sky - making the moon look much larger and more luminous. Like a Full Moon, the pull of the moon has an effect on us (we too are made of water like the tides). We can feel the need to release things holding us back and feel super char...

Our Root Chakra is our connection to the earth element and the base of our overall chakra support system. It includes the feet, legs and base of the pelvis and is much like the roots of a tree - reaching down, gathering our basic needs - allowing us to grow tall and bloom!

In this practice we u...

What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is the sister science to yoga, relating to lifestyle, food, nutrition and habits. In Ayurveda, there are 3 Doshas or energies in the body: Vata, Pitta, Kapha and people often have a blend of these with one dominating by a lot or a little. Each dosha is related to th...

In Patanjali's 8 Limbs Pathway, Yama #3 is Asteya or nonstealing. While many of us see this as not taking something from another (definitely true for this Yama), there is so much more here. Not taking from another's time, energy, spirit; not taking from yourself, not taking from the earth, not ...

When we are in the middle of grief, stress, sadness or any strong emotionally charged situation, it seems overwhelming and the very thought that we could actually move on and heal seems a bit out there. When all else is done - what we need is time to breathe, be and allow and space to settle, gr...

The Summer Solstice is the peak of our fire energy and the moment when our water energy comes in and begins it's rise for Winter Solstice. It's historically a time of celebrating the sun's energy - feeling deep gratitude for the power of the sun. But, it's also this turning point where fire and...

Hope is sometimes challenging - it requires us to slow down, take a moment, and remember that hope isn't about what's going on around us or happening to us but it's the flame INSIDE of us.

Hope, even though it exists in each of us, must be nourished and the flame protected and cared for. How ...

It's the time of transition from late summer to fall and for many this transition can be challenging both mentally and physically - resulting in energy feeling stuck or low and digestion struggling. In Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, there is a period of time between seasons in which ...

Here we are at the Autumn Equinox - a time of BIG transition. From the warmth of summer and the fire and earth energy to the cooler temps, change in food, and nature transitioning. Just like the trees, we go through this transition and supporting this transition is pivotal in making it go smoot...

The lunar eclipse is a time of accelerated change, dramatic shifts in energy. For some this may be shocking and uncomfortable and for others - wonderful to see slow moving plans accelerated to fruition! Whatever it is for you, this is a great time to honor your mind and body with a grounding pr...

Winter is the time of water - connecting to our inner flow and centering in peace, stillness, and quiet as we prepare for the growth in the seasons coming. Now is the time to slow down, breathe, and explore your inner peace as you nurture yourself and the seeds of your intent for the new year.

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