Body Chant
Supporting the Health of the Thyroid, Throat and Neck by Kathleen Karlsen The thyroid is the largest organ associated directly with the throat. When I first began chanting, I had been on thyroid...
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You might know by now that I’m manic about organic. What I put into my body is a conscious choice I make every day of my life. And I am on a mission to help you remember that you have this beautiful,...
View ArticleThe process of becoming
Adikara: The making of oneself… Guest blog by Stacy Hemingway In 1997 I remember sitting in my kitchen in Bozeman, Montana having a small, ok not so small, meltdown. This meltdown shifted my life. One...
View ArticleAre you drinking enough water?
My top tips to ensure you are hydrated. I’m passionate about hydration. You have probably heard me recommend this before. And I’d like to share a few facts to inspire your own water intake. It’s one of...
View ArticleHoliday Self-Care Tips
“An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly” With the holidays around the corner, we’d like to share these self-care tips with you to support a...
View ArticleiRest, a Yoga Jackpot!
Despite having more than 800 hours of yoga teacher training, I have struggled to find my voice as a teacher to authentically share the ancient teachings that have taught me so much about navigating the...
View ArticleHow Gratitude Can Change Your Life
By contentment, supreme joy is gained. ‘Tis the season of Thankfulness – a time to celebrate the joys in life. This is my favorite holiday as we can all share in the traditional celebration of being...
View ArticleHow to Welcome Unpleasant Guests
During the holidays many visitors come and go. Some we may wish could stay longer, others may leave us feeling heartbroken they didn’t show up, and there may be others that we wish had never arrived....
View ArticleThe Art of Ritual
Outside my window the snow is softly falling with sunshine sparkling through the trees. The walking path brings playful puppies and their owners past my house. Snuggled up on my couch, I am happily...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Name?
Gentle vs Passive Yoga By Heather West, YMWA Events Manager and RYT200 There are many ways we define the practices we have in our lives, and specifically referring to a yoga practice, it can be quite...
View ArticleA Journey Within
Exploring the Seven Chakras of your Energy Body Imagine a roadmap that could lead you towards your most balanced and awakened life? A step-by-step guide that if you were to follow, would effortlessly...
View ArticleOur First Student of the Month
Meet Rosemary Keating We are excited to honor her and others as we highlight yoga and wellness stories over the months ahead. Rosemary has been a part of the YMWA community over the course of many...
View Article10 Steps to Expand Your Health Span
How can we best take care of ourselves today in order to extend the span of our health tomorrow? Being introduced to Holistic Health, Wellness and Yoga at the age of 21 has certainly been a boon to my...
View ArticleAction Steps for Immunity
Clean up your diet – Avoid sugar, alcohol, dairy products Why? All of these tend to increase “dampness” in the body. According to Chinese medicine, COVID-19 most often presents as a damp, toxic...
View ArticleImaginal Cells Emerging
IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU EMERGING? Have you heard of imaginal cells? Although they are associated with insect life-cycles – for me, they are a great metaphor for the way the world is undergoing...
View ArticleAyurvedic Yoga for You!
Yoga through the Seasons with Nancy Ruby Yoga and Ayurveda are called sister sciences. When Ayurveda and Yoga come together, they form a healing union and create a yoga practice that brings balance....
View ArticleStart Your Day Right
The way you start your day can make or break the rest of it. Creating a morning routine will set you up for a healthy, focused, enjoyable day. A daily spiritual practice will help you stay centered in...
View ArticleYoga for Well-Being
BY ERICA GERARD Wellness – the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. When I think about being in the state of wellness, my main focus has always been exercise and...
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