Getting Green is a Continual Process..
Green is the new black! Although it is "in vogue" to "Get Green" once we inform ourselves as to the copious amounts of waste we create we may be more motivated to try & make a difference everyday! It is our planet for all the future to behold. Isn't it worth a little extra effort to recycle, reuse and be conscious as to what we consume?
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29. August 2008
Can Obama Help Change America? Where Does Change Start?
Politics are everywhere in America because of the Presidential election year. The U.S.A. has been suffering a downturn in so many ways. It seems like " we the people" need a new injection of energy, policy and initiative. You can help by trying to get informed and evaluate what and who you believe in as an individual and as a countrymen.
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24. August 2008
Water is the Key to Your Health
Reviewing the book, You're Not Sick, You're Thirsty! , by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj has opened my eyes to the correlation between chronic dehydration and chronic disease. This scientist has some very interesting research, findings and explanations as to the connection between human health and hydration levels. Find out why you should drink more water, when and how much your body needs every day.
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13. August 2008
Meditation, Part III in the Five Yoga Fundamentals Series
Meditation is a tool to behold in this crazy world. It takes dedication to become meditative but is well worth the effort, time and patience you put into it. The rewards are ten fold! Meditation layers upon posture and breathing to begin to build the essentials of a good yoga practice. Continue to follow the next two articles to encompass the Five Fundamentals of Yoga Series. The next two will follow monthly.
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7. August 2008
Finding the connection between Yoga, Dance and Pilates at the Philadelphia Dance Academy
Teaching young dance students about yoga proved to be fun, educational and eye-opening. Learning through teaching and sharing you can help others which helps yourself. Being involved in dance, yoga and movement is a way to release your mind, body and spirit.
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31. July 2008
Part II of Qigong Series - Variety of Different Forms of Qigong
Since its initial inception there have been many people to create different types and forms of Qigong. The forms use the principles of: releasing all the tension in the body, clearing the mind, concentrating on the breath and channeling the energy along the pathways of our bodies. We will continue with Part III in our series in a month to review: How to Practice Correctly. Followed by, Development of Qi (Sept.) and Benefits of Practicing Qigong (Oct.).
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23. July 2008
Music and Friends Feed the Soul, Summer Music Festival Season is Alive and Kicking!
It's music that creates the sweet vibration that is like honey to your bones. A healing, natural elixir that is best when shared with good people in great spaces! Music is a bond you can share with mere strangers who become your pals when you feel what they feel and vice versa. Open yourself to the beat, the rhythm of sound! Enjoy Music Every Day!!
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16. July 2008
What it Means to Be Free
Freedom is finite and fragile although it is the basis of all our lives in America. What if without a democratic reason it was taken away from you? We can examine Ingrid Betancourt and many FARC rebel prisoners to help us realize the meaning of our freedom and a simple way to build appreciation for the freedom we do hold today.
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10. July 2008
It’s Better to Buy Local Food !, Buy Fresh Buy Local Week in Philadelphia (July 12- 20th)
Buying local food will keep your food fresh , save on costs and add value and commitment to your community. "You are what you eat" is more than just a familiar saying - it's another way we can all strive to be totally zen. Being mindful of what we eat nourishes our bodies and connects us with the earth.
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5. July 2008
Breathing, The Second Part of The Five Yoga Fundamentals Series
Breathing is an essential component of our health , wellness, yoga and spiritual practices. It is the gateway to all worlds. If you take time to explore your breathing practices you will be rewarded in kind! This is the second installment of the Five Fundamentals of Yoga. Look for the next part in one month.
Continue reading...25. June 2008
The Final Transition on Earth- Death
In the past, we have discussed the beginning of life, life's transitions and now- the final transition. It requires strength, focus and discipline to stay present and mindful each and every day. Life is so rich and valuable it is something to cherish every day. Somehow, that sounds easier than it actually is at times.
Continue reading...17. June 2008
Qigong, A Five Part Series , Part I- Overview
Qigong is such a powerful movement art with a multitude of health benefits. It is a fun, easy and practical form of exercise. This is the first offering of a five part series. The following articles will be posted on a once a month basis. Look for the next part of this series in July. Here are the future topics: Variety of Different Forms of Qiong, How to Practice Correctly, Development of Qi and Benefits of Practicing Qigong.
Continue reading...10. June 2008
Thoughtfulness is Found in the Little Things
Being thoughtful and incorporating acts of thoughtfulness into your life can lead to a practice that helps the self develop and flourish on its own and within your life.
Continue reading...28. May 2008
5 Yoga Fundamentals, Part I - Posture
These are some elements to begin with for a better form in practice or reinvigorate an existing one with some basic principles that lead to a stronger, more intentional practice. This is the first of a five part series on the fundamentals of yoga practice including: Posture, Breathing, Meditation, Intention and Repetition. Look for these articles once a month for the next five months! I hope you come back to take a look!
Continue reading...22. May 2008
Head Massages are Divine
There are so many modalities of healing to choose from to take care of your body properly. It is actually a lot of work to keep the body healthy as you age because more and more toxins accumulate and old energy should be released daily. Even without the beginning signs of aging there are [...]
Continue reading...12. May 2008
Eating Fruit is Nutritious and Delicious
Before I eat fruit I get happy. My body and brain actually get a bit excited and anxious when I think of biting into a piece of fruit. I hadn’t thought about why until I started to write about it.
Continue reading...6. May 2008
Hip Openers
Less exercise and cold weather makes one less apt to be in top shape. Naturally, it is hard to remain as active and open as we grow older with less or limited types of exercise. If your body is tight you may feel more anxious, stressed or irritable because your physical self affects the emotional self and vice versa. All of these are justifiable reasons to spend a few minutes putting the mind into our hips.
Continue reading...29. April 2008
Frida Kahlo vs. a Healthy Spine
Last weekend I went to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit. Inspired by a look at a few of her prints some time ago, at a Mexican food restaurant in New Jersey; I knew I wanted to check out her work as a celebration of the artist’s birth 100 years ago. The show was well thought out, [...]
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- Qigong, A Five Part Series , Part I- Overview
- Breathing, The Second Part of The Five Yoga Fundamentals Series
- Head Massages are Divine
- 5 Yoga Fundamentals, Part I - Posture
- Thoughtfulness is Found in the Little Things
- The Final Transition on Earth- Death
- It's Better to Buy Local Food !, Buy Fresh Buy Local Week in Philadelphia (July 12- 20th)
- Somatic Meditation by Donald Riggs
- Hip Openers
- Eating Fruit is Nutritious and Delicious
- Breathing, The Second Part of The Five Yoga Fundamentals Series (5)
- 5 Yoga Fundamentals, Part I - Posture (4)
- Qigong, A Five Part Series , Part I- Overview (3)
- Thoughtfulness is Found in the Little Things (2)
- Eating Fruit is Nutritious and Delicious (2)
- Water as a Healing Tool (2)
- What it Means to Be Free (2)
- Part II of Qigong Series - Variety of Different Forms of Qigong (2)
- Water is the Key to Your Health (2)
- Finding the connection between Yoga, Dance and Pilates at the Philadelphia Dance Academy (2)
- Getting Green is a Continual Process..
- Can Obama Help Change America? Where Does Change Start?
- Water is the Key to Your Health
- Meditation, Part III in the Five Yoga Fundamentals Series
- Finding the connection between Yoga, Dance and Pilates at the Philadelphia Dance Academy
- Part II of Qigong Series - Variety of Different Forms of Qigong
- Music and Friends Feed the Soul, Summer Music Festival Season is Alive and Kicking!
- What it Means to Be Free
- It’s Better to Buy Local Food !, Buy Fresh Buy Local Week in Philadelphia (July 12- 20th)
- Breathing, The Second Part of The Five Yoga Fundamentals Series
Asides 
Somatic Meditation by Donald Riggs
I inhabit this isolate body,
an island no matter how often or
ecstatically I try to fuse, Bodhi
tree weaving its roots under and overthe ground my biological being
sits on, legs crossed - I can’t do the lotus
any more - could I ever? Did I dream
that bent-leg base, spinal tree, that focusnot on the clothing that my flesh is, not
on the clothespins that the vertebrae are,
not even on the clothesline of the soul,but on the invisible winds from far
over the ocean that cannot be caught
and on that which remains, even when still?Coming up in August 2008 is the launch of our Totally Zen store. The store will not only feature essential items for the practice of yoga, but also jewerly, bags and other accessories to make your life just a little better.
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