Pandemic Ponderings: Why Mindfulness Practices like Yoga and Meditation are So Important Now

Click here to listen to this ancient healing mantra, dating back to the Rig Vedas 1100-1700 bc, is said to open one up to the healing energy of Shiva. You can simply listen to it, or chant along with it, or play a recording of it (set to repeat) near a container of water from which you can drink a bit each day.    This is called “Mantra Water”.   You can chant this 108 times which will take you about a half hour or before you have to go out into the world for groceries.   Simply be open to it’s healing energy.  It is said to be the 2nd most used mantra in India.   Here’s to your health and the health of all beings!Save

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Perhaps you’ve noticed how interactions with other human beings have been altered during the course of this pandemic.   I have been both delightfully surprised by the kindness of strangers as I walk along a nature trail or grocery store aisles and observe how we thoughtfully negotiate a safe passage when crossing paths.  I have also observed unexpected rude and disturbing public outbursts that seemed so unnecessary.   Had I not steeped myself in regular mindful practices, I might have joined the fray and it would have been sixth grade dodge ball all over again.  I don’t know about you, but that never ended well for me.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra for Healing

Click here to listen to this ancient healing mantra, dating back to the Rig Vedas 1100-1700 bc, is said to open one up to the healing energy of Shiva. You can simply listen to it, or chant along with it, or play a recording of...

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Yoga for Healthy Aging – 7-wk Series

People keep coming back for this series!  We cover so many salient points you can use to help you live the life you love for as long as possible.  Register soon at Eugene Yoga  & bring a friend or two who could benefit!     Save Save Save Save Save Save Save ...

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“Pura Vida” in Costa Rica

Retreats, in my experience, are essential to deeply unwind and unplug from my day to day life.   In Retreat, there's time to be unscheduled and nourished physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and energetically with ample time to reflect, play, be creative, explore, read, and rest as...

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Why “Yoga for Healthy Aging”?

With prescription glasses, I can see signs of aging with greater clarity, and I know I’m not alone.  Osteopenia.  Joint stiffness.  Did I forget to mention memory?  With each new grey hair, I search for the granny gear to slow this train down.   While there are...

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NEW Series: Yoga for Healthy Aging!

Last summer, I took a week-long workshop with Dr. Baxter Bell and Melina Meza on Yoga for Healthy Aging and completed the requirements to become certified in this yoga approach.  From that material, I am very excited to offer two new 5-week series at Eugene...

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