Catherine Reid's Yoga Journal & Blog
As We Live and Breathe
I thought I knew a fair amount about breathing from numerous decades of doing Yoga, but there were surprises in James Nestor’s book Breath. In this extensively-researched book, the author explores both ancient teachings and leading-edge science to help us understand the importance of proper breathing techniques for vibrant health and wellbeing. It will change your perceptions – and perhaps your habits – around this thing that you do about 20,000 times a day, mostly unconsciously.
Make This a Want-Free Day
Here's a brilliant suggestion from one of my teachers, Dr. Carol Carnes. I'm going to do it tomorrow. If you decide to try it for a day, and you're inspired to share what happens, I'd love to hear about it. Living Consciously March 15, 2016 Dear friends, This could...
To Relax is to Heal
This 10-minute video explains a bit about why relaxation techniques such as yoga can help your body repair and heal itself.
Bring Yoga to Life
How do we transfer the yoga bliss created in a class environment into daily life? Last week in a class I asked people if the current series was meeting their needs. (On the night of the first class I gave them a survey so I'd be clear on how they wanted to benefit...
How Can I Possibly Take Time to Meditate?
If your busy life feels like a treadmill, and you're ready for some ideas on how to press the Pause button, here's something you can try. When people ask how you're doing, perhaps you respond with, "Oh, busy". Has it become your standard response? No doubt you're...
God’s Hotel: A Doctor, a Hospital, and a Pilgrimage to the Heart of Medicine (Book Review)
Maybe you can remember a doctor in your youth making house calls, or maybe you’ve heard an older relative speak of those days. This book is not advocating a return to “those days” in any way but one: seeing the art of medicine practiced in a way that respects the...
Merci by Christine Rabette
Watch this video if you're having a mid-afternoon slump, and thinking of coffee or chocolate. No side-effects, except possibly a sore belly from laughing.