On and Off the Mat
Exploring Vulnerability On and Off the Mat
By Heidi Wuescher In a recent TED Talk, I listened as Brene’ Brown explored the topics of vulnerability and shame. Wow! Talk about awkward… uncomfortable to say the least! In…
Read MoreYoga’s yin and yang: sthira and sukha
In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali defines the physical practice of yoga as sthira sukham asanam. The common translation from Sanskrit is “asana is a steady, comfortable posture.” What does this…
Read MoreKeeping things fresh
The next time you are on your mat, can you try and find something new about the practice? Maybe the practice is actually new to you. If that is the…
Read MoreWandering mind syndrome: why it’s a problem and what to do about it
A couple of pretty recent studies concluded that when our minds wander, our unhappiness increases. This finding is troubling because it is the nature of the human mind to wander;…
Read MoreGetting Rooted
My husband and I were just in Vail, Colorado for a couple of days after dropping our daughter off at an overnight camp outside of Denver. The highlight of the…
Read MoreA Light Touch
So much of our lives is spent rushing around, trying to get everything done, making mental (or actual) lists and checking them off, and falling into the trap of believing…
Read MoreSummer lovin’ (a clean and easy recipe)
Yoga Roots recently hosted a 21 day cleanse, based on the book The Quantum Wellness Cleanse by Kathy Freston. A group of us embarked on a culinary adventure that included…
Read MoreThe Practice
By Boo Geisse The practice is not downward facing dog. The practice is not ragdoll. The practice is not stretching hamstrings, strengthening quads. The practice is love. The practice is…
Read MoreA simple meditation exercise
We hear again and again how great meditation is for us. It helps with stress, sleep, blood pressure, mood, energy levels, and even changes the neurological structure of the brain (click…
Read MoreCreating Space
A few mornings ago I laced up my sneakers and hit the Beachwood trail for a run. It was a perfect day for a run or walk. Sunny, not a…
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