The Yoga Pantry

I love a well-stocked pantry. It makes me feel safe. I’m not talking levels that might lead to participating in a reality show – just the basics, but with a definite flair. When I’m grocery shopping, I buy things that complement my foundation at home. A yoga practice should serve the same purpose. We practice…

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Take a Walk

The tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be prevents us from starting or developing a healthy habit. Simplicity should be invited in, like an old friend. My radical proposition is this: Take a walk. Adapted from Spontaneous Healing by Andrew Weil: “Human beings are meant to walk. Our bodies are designed…

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Dem Bones

I picked up the book “Building Bone Vitality” at the library. A few pages in I thought “Did I wander into the self-hell section by mistake?” This book is quite preachy and dogmatic – not my style. The theory, however is sound, based on oriental medicine’s emphasis on maintaining a healthy PH balance. Plenty of…

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5 Ingredient Fix

The “5 Ingredient Fix” show on Food Network features recipes that have, you guessed it, 5 ingredients. (Salt and pepper are freebies) Claire Robinson is the clever girl who came up with this formula. Upon moving to New York City from Texas, (and in a state of disbelief at the amount of schlepping one does…

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