What Happens When We Feel Thankful? A “Thank You” Celebration

Hello and good day everyone! Happy Thanksgiving to those in the United States and a most happy and beautiful day (or night) to those outside the U.S. - wherever you may be!  What a special day it is!  Whether you’re helping prepare the traditional family meal for the holiday, getting ready to visit with your …

Yoga Challenge for Magical Mornings: Day 14

Ah... that beautiful time of year where the colors on the leaves transform from cool and crisp green to warm gradients of yellow, orange, red, and purple. Batting my eyelashes open this morning, I felt it in the air even more! It’s getting closer...and closer!  The magical season of autumn (or fall) is approaching!  I’m …

Yoga Challenge for Magical Mornings: Day 13

"A dream is a wish your heart makes when you’re fast asleep"... is the message within a sweet Disney song. Dreams can be so magical and mysterious. I feel that dreams can be metaphors brought forth to you by your heart, intuition, and subconscious mind. A clever message to get our attention and perhaps guide …

Yoga Challenge for Magical Mornings: Day 12

I felt it in the air this morning! That magical time of year when we see the beautiful transition from summer to autumn in the Northern hemisphere. Where the radiant trees with their crisp leaves transform as each leaf takes a bow and gently floats on down to the Earth. The trees gently release what …

Yoga Challenge for Magical Mornings: Day 11

You know those times when the unexpected happens and you're utterly blown away by it? This very event came about for me yesterday. I discovered that I had a leak in my water pressure valve that's connected to the water shut off valve in my home. It turns out that it had flooded part of …

Yoga Challenge for Magical Mornings: Day 10

Waking up with the rising sun was a beautiful gift that I experienced this morning. Observing from my deck the sun peaking above the mountain tops and stretching to shower its rays upon the community. A majestic sight as well as a gift to be an active participant in greeting the brand new day! In …

Yoga Challenge for Magical Mornings: Day 9

From time to time I wake up to songs that flow into my mind. I feel this is the universe's adorably fun way to help me bat my eyelashes open and begin the day. As I woke this morning, the song Sway by Michael Bublé danced through my mind.  Feeling grateful, inspired and peaceful, I got …

Yoga Challenge for Magical Mornings: Day 8

Have you ever noticed how the number eight looks like a vertical infinity sign? A continuous line that has no beginning and no end, but is simply... present. Present in each continuous moment of the now that we experience.  This morning I awoke in the bliss of the now moment. It was time to be …

Yoga Challenge for Magical Mornings: Day 7

Ah mornings in the country... crystal-clear blue skies where you can see forever, birds and rooster performing a serenade. The light rhythm in their tune announcing that a new day has come. Within this day, infinite possibilities abound! What a beautiful way to bat the eyelashes open and begin the day!  Feeling inspired and energized, I …

Yoga Challenge for Magical Mornings: Day 6

A beautiful day in the neighborhood to be reminded of how intelligent our bodies truly are. Our bodies communicate to us every moment - showing us on a physical level what we are experiencing and feeling subconsciously. For example, having a physical experience or symptom (such as a headache, a stuffy nose, etc.) is our …