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Stop And Notice The Why

Stop And Notice The Why

This time of year there are countless opportunities to give of ourselves. While this often brings us joy, sometimes we resent the sacrifices we are asked to make. When we do something with a spirit of frustration, we usually do more harm than good. But, that doesn’t give us a free pass to immediately turn down any request for help that doesn’t sound enticing to us. Our yoga practice shows us another way. On the mat we often practice poses that are not our favorites. Maybe our hamstrings are tight, so we find…Read more
Barefoot Movement Camp

Barefoot Movement Camp

A few weeks ago, in a completely random moment, my One Word for 2014 found me. And, I'm not ashamed to admit, I greeted it with a full-on happy dance (kinda like this). It is so perfect! I immediately started dreaming up this idea to include you in the awesomeness that will be 2014. I added this launch post to my editorial calendar for the last week of December. Then while doing some research, I stumbled upon this interesting study on holiday weight gain. If the 195 people included in this study are…Read more
Simple and Easy

Simple and Easy

So many of us are craving simplicity in our lives, especially during the holidays. We long for less stuff and fewer commitments. Less is freeing, not because it promises ease, but because it allows us to refine our focus. It clears away the distractions, so we are able to devote ourselves more completely to what remains. Sometimes that means we are better able to do hard work. Simple and easy are not the same thing. Our yoga practice provides the opportunity to learn this truth. This week, try practicing Tadasana (mountain pose), for…Read more
Move In The Direction Of

Move In The Direction Of

Welcome to the December 2013 Carnival of Natural Mothering! This article is a part of the Carnival of Natural Mothering hosted by GrowingSlower, Every Breath I Take, I Thought I Knew Mama, African Babies Don't Cry, and Adventures of Captain Destructo. This month's topic is Natural New Year's Resolutions. Be sure to check out all of the participants' posts through the links at the bottom of this page. Bloggers, visit GrowingSlower to sign up to write for next month's carnival. *** I have always been a person of resolve. I've been setting and…Read more
Do One Thing At A Time

Do One Thing At A Time

Phone commercials tell us it’s a good thing to “talk and surf at the same time." We want computers that are not slowed down when a dozen windows are open simultaneously. We send emails and text messages while we wait in line at the grocery store. Despite the compelling science to prove otherwise, we think multitasking makes us smarter, faster, better. In fact, it is contributing to our stress and unproductivity. We've grown so accustomed to this hypertasking, it is difficult for us to downshift to a lower gear. This week, let's use…Read more