In the Ayruvedic Tradition, it is recommended to start one's day with a morning ritual. These rituals can aid in firing up digestion, bringing about a feeling of groundedness and are overall balancing. After attending a mini workshop on Ayurvedic Morning Rituals, I made a commitment to myself to begin more of a routine … Continue reading Morning Rituals
Tag: yoga and parenting
Living with Intention
I've really missed being here! I hope this finds you and yours well! This past summer I set an intention to spend quality time with my kids and I did just that. We had a wonderful summer together! My kids for the most part got along. We didn't go on any extravagant vacations, we … Continue reading Living with Intention
Balance On and Off the Mat
Ardha Chandrasana has become one of my favorite yoga poses. By engaging the core and finding the strength of the standing leg, I can open into freedom, into a feeling of bliss. I often tell my students that by practicing balance poses we can find balance in our life off the mat. Hmmm.... With my … Continue reading Balance On and Off the Mat
On Children
The other day while listening to Super Soul Sunday with Dr. Shefali, Oprah read the poem On Children by Kahlil Gibran. This poem really spoke to me! I believe our children are independent souls and do not have to think and behave as we do. We can love and learn from them and nurture … Continue reading On Children
Feel Your Feet
Last night on my way home from work I received a phone call from my husband that he and my children were at the emergency room. My daughter had fallen and hit her head. They wanted to be sure she did not suffer a major concussion. I felt my feet on the gas and … Continue reading Feel Your Feet
Spring Cleaning Week 4
It is popular in our culture to say how busy you are. As a parent, we can feel pressured to be on every committee and sign our children up for several sports, piano lessons, art lessons and, encourage them to achieve top grades. Now, don't get me wrong, I know there are many well … Continue reading Spring Cleaning Week 4
Week 3 of Meditation/Mindfulness Journey
Mindfulness: Bringing ones complete attention to the present experience on a moment-to-moment basis, (according to Wikipedia). My word for 2014 is presence, which to me is being mindful and fully present to each moment of my day as it unfolds. I still find myself worrying about things in the future. However, as I keep bringing … Continue reading Week 3 of Meditation/Mindfulness Journey
Yoga in Parenting
I'm a mother of 2. One of my children is an 8 year old boy who is a very spirited and intense child. He is very creative, smart and funny. He can carry on a conversation like an adult. Along with his wonderful qualities he has an intense personality. He wants things to go as … Continue reading Yoga in Parenting