Video: Yoga for chronic pain

I have been missing in action because I got the chikungunya then had to play catch up with my life. I still have joint and muscle pains from the chikungunya on top of my regular fibro crazies. It is important to keep moving during illnesses.  Therefore I have put together a special gentle class for you.  The video below is […]

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Pose of the Week: Bird of Paradise

I’ve been trying to incorporate this pose into my practice because it looks cool and has a cool name. It’s also a great way to strengthen my legs while working on my balance. Here’s a little flow showing one of my favorite ways to get into the pose: For more on bird of paradise see these articles: Yoga Journal Gaiam […]

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Pose of the week: Adho mukha svanasana

When I started doing yoga my  teacher would say that downward facing dog is a resting pose and I would get angry.  I would think hateful things while my shoulders and arms were on fire.  Then one it actually happened, my arms stopped burning and I could hang out in down dog all day. If you’re struggling in down dog […]

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Running Photographer- Poetry Edition quatre: Shine on

The Light by Monetta Wilson Deep inside There is a light A flickering flame Brightly burning Or lightly glowing An ever present flame My light shines brightly All the world can see A light I cannot tame That light within me My constant flame Is not from earthly planes It is from the One Alpha and Omega Beginning and the […]

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Have A Drink: Carrot beet ginger spritzer

I’ve been wanting to try making a spritzer for a while now. I finally got around to it yesterday. It tasted really good so I decided to share the recipe with you. Ingredients 2 large or 3 small carrots 1 apple 1/2 small beet or 1/4 of a large beet 2 inch piece of fresh ginger 1 cup club soda […]

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Pose of the week: Camatkarasana

Caratkarasana, also known as that wild thing, is one of my all time favorite poses. I love flowing into this pose. Here’s a little video There are many ways to get into wild thing. Once you get into the pose you will most likely be amazed. Click here to see how to transition from side plank. Have you done camatkarasana […]

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Running Photographer: Poetry Edition Trois

More by Monetta Wilson I used to think that the way to keep something you loved was to hold on and never let go. I used to think that if you wanted something you went after it at all costs. I used to think that life was about getting and keeping, then getting and keeping more. I’ve since grown older, […]

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