<< Interviewed by River Lin >> I sat down with Hailey in the Lotus studio last week for an interview. She greeted me with her big, beautiful smile and her open-arms approach that I’m beginning to understand is a signature characteristic of hers. She immediately made me feel comfortable in her space, so it was […]
<<Interviewed by Lotus Yoga Teacher, Debbie Mix>> Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Albuquerque, NM, have lived in San Francisco, Washington, DC, Lubbock, TX, and Muncie. I’m a mother of two almost grown young women, and I’m an architect working in Indianapolis. I drive to and from Indy almost every […]
Meditation on Twin Hearts ® is a standard feature in Pranic Healing. The “Twin Hearts” refers to the two heart centers that we souls in human form have: 1) the crown chakra is the gateway to spiritual enlightenment, and 2) the heart chakra is the gateway for the spiritual self in our human experience. In […]
Lotus Off The Mat Challenge Day 14: Yoga and humor “Laughing is an easy way to strengthen all immune functions, bring more oxygen to the body and brain, foster positive feelings and improve interpersonal skills” (Laughter Yoga Explained). Hello Yogis! Day 14 of the Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge theme is Yoga and humor. […]
Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge Day 13: Yoga and meditation Hello Yogis! Day 13 of the Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge theme is Yoga and meditation. If you feel like you just can’t meditate because of too many distractions, you are not alone. Nearly everyone I have ever talked to […]
Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge Day 12: Yoga and Fatigue “… the force of the crash was … fatigue”. Diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, the only thing that “significantly relieved their fatigue, strengthened their spirits, brought them peace, and ultimately restored their health was yoga.” (Yoga Journal) Hello Yogis! Day 12 […]
Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge Day 11: Yoga at Work: How do you take yoga off the mat and into work? Hello Yogis! Day 11 of the Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge theme is Yoga and Work. How do you take your yoga practice off the mat and into the work place? […]
Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge Day 10: Physical Yoga Do you have a favorite asana, or one that is especially challenging for you? Hello Yogis! Today is Day 10 of the Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge and our theme is Physical Yoga. I’m really looking forward to hearing about how you react to specific […]
Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge Day 9: Yoga and Positivity: How does yoga promote positivity in your life? Hello Yogis! Day 9 of the Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge theme is Yoga and Positivity. We often talk about the benefits of yoga, but today I’d like to channel those ideas into how […]
Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge Day 8: Yoga and Sleep What experiences do you have with yoga and sleep? Research shows that the slow breathing and Shavasana meditation at the end of the practice can result in falling asleep more quickly, improve the quality of sleep, and improve the efficiency of your sleep. […]
Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge Day seven: Yoga and Stress Hello Yogis! Day seven of the Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge theme is yoga and stress. It seems like I’m always writing about how yoga can help us deal with stress. So when I sat down to write the post for DAY 7 […]
Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge Day Six: Yoga and Nature Hello Yogis! Day six of the Lotus Yoga Off The Mat Challenge theme is yoga and nature. How does your yoga practice connect you with nature? How does nature connect you deeper in your yoga practice? What connection do you find between yoga […]