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Try This Yoga Sequence After Shoveling Snow

February 3, 2022 Danette Watt

Practicing a yoga sequence after shoveling snow can soothe our aching muscles. That’s because shoveling snow – whether it’s the…

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Posted in: yoga, yoga poses Filed under: cat/cow, child's pose, downward facing dog, forward fold, legs up the wall, shoveling snow, suptra simple twist, yoga poses, yoga sequence

The Svadhistana Chakra

May 10, 2020 Danette Watt

The Muladhara, or Root, chakra, is all about our survival needs – food, shelter, safety. With our Sacral chakra, we…

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Posted in: chakras, yoga, yoga poses

The Power of Resiliency

May 2, 2020 Danette Watt

Why is resiliency so important? The flower in the image above shows how formidable is the power of resiliency. I’ve…

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Posted in: self-care Filed under: resiliency, yoga

The Muladhara Chakra

April 1, 2020 Danette Watt

In the system of yoga, there is an understanding of seven main energy wheels that run along the spinal column.…

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Posted in: chakras

Create a Sacred Space

Danette Watt

We all need a space to call our own, a place where we can get away from the chaos of…

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Posted in: meditation, self-care Filed under: sacred space

Mind Jar

Danette Watt

I came across this idea on the blog Juggling with Kids years ago while doing a newsletter for Be Well…

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Posted in: meditation Filed under: meditation

How to Care for Your Yoga Mat and Props

Danette Watt

Your yoga mat isn’t just another “prop.” It’s the base that keeps you grounded to your practice. Its sticky surface…

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Posted in: yoga Filed under: yoga props

How to Practice Candle Gazing

Danette Watt

“Yogash chitta-vritti-nirodhah” Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind ~ Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra I.2 If you’re new…

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Posted in: meditation Filed under: meditation, third eye chakra

How to Practice Nadi Shodhana

Danette Watt

Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, can be useful for both the beginner and seasoned yoga practitioner. It’s a simple…

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Posted in: meditation, pranayama Filed under: alternate nostril breath, parasympathetic nervous system, pranayama

Tips for Managing this New (Temporary) Way of Life

March 20, 2020 Danette Watt

It’s so easy to get caught up in the anxiety and stress of what’s happening, especially when it’s a rapidly…

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Posted in: self-care

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Recent Blog Posts

  • Try This Yoga Sequence After Shoveling Snow February 3, 2022
  • The Svadhistana Chakra May 10, 2020
  • The Power of Resiliency May 2, 2020
  • The Muladhara Chakra April 1, 2020
  • Create a Sacred Space April 1, 2020
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