At Peace and in Place in the World
At peace and in place in the world. By practicing yoga and meditation we observe the passing moments that make up our days. As we witness things passing, we acknowledge the inherent fragility in being. First off, we notice how our bodies are vulnerable to wear and tear.
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Mother’s Day Muesli
Motherās Day Muesli One of my favorite morning foods from my earlier years in Switzerland was muesli. In the springtime, plant-based foods help to support yoga practice and keep the body light and energized. This light breakfast will give you energy for the whole day. Soak your muesli for several …
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Trans in America
Trans in America Let her be. Just who she is. This remarkable documentary captures the spirit of 7 year old child Kai Shappley. Born in the heartland of…
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Caught in the Web
Sometimes it feels like my heart will just melt, and my blood will spill onto the street and mix with those who struggle, those who cry out, those who want for a better world. When the heart breaks, it releases an elixir, an exquisitely fine substance that spreads throughout both …
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The Mystery of the Breath
Time for a deep breath. A deep, spontaneous breath is suggestive of our very first breath when we emerged from a watery, maternal, uterine environment. But often the first breath at birth is labored, strained and gasping. The strain imprinted onto the respiratory rhythm may continue for a lifetime. Many …
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The Feet are the Foundation to the Temple of the Body
Do you like your feet? Do you think they are too crooked, too big, too misshapen or too ugly? Many people have an antipathy toward their feet and assume that their feet are best āout of sight, out of mindā. Yet, it is only by strengthening, stretching, balancing and yes…loving …
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Spring, and the Upside of Change
Spring, and the Upside of Change by Janet Curry Yesterday the Sun inched across the equator, making its journey northward in the sky, and here in this northern hemisphere, marking the onset of Spring. In Colorado, the vernal equinox is a tease; spring plays a āhide-and-seekā game that in this …
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Blackberry “Cheese” Cake
Valentineās Treat This desert is an inspiration from my youth, a most yummy cheesecake! This recipe is all plant based and uses non- dairy ingredients to create a colorful and creamy decadent dessert to indulge your sensual palate this Valentineās Day. May this treat bring your heart joy this Valentineās …
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Best Enemy
Best Enemy shared by Guest Teacher: Janet Curry When my son was 5, he came home from preschool one day and asked if Emily could come over to play. āEmily?ā I inquired, surprised. I had heard about Emily beforeāhow she intruded on his games at recess, ran through forts heād …
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Surya’s Holiday Thumbprint Cookies
Here is a favorite of mine, a holiday yummy to bring sweet taste to your tongue and comfort to your belly. Ā The cinnamon and cardamom spices will warm your body, invigorate your blood and enliven your senses. Enjoy and happy holidays! Love and light, Surya SURYA’S HOLIDAY THUMBPRINT COOKIES …
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