Palming the Eyes

Today I offer you all the wonderful practice of palming the eyes. In yoga philosophy, the eyes are one way we take in prana, or the energy of reception (one of five subsets of Prana, vital life force energy). Especially in modern times with screens and devices, the...

Yogic Marching Practice

Yogic marching is a tool you can take into the doings of life – while waiting in line, getting ready for the day, etc. Start by standing with your weight in both feet, distributed among your heels, big toe mounds, and pinky toe mounds. As you press into these 6...

Cool as a Cucumber

What to do when the dog days of summer are here? From an Ayurvedic perspective, the pitta dosha is elevated during the summer months. Signs that this is the case include: inflammation red, irritated skin or acne being judgmental or overly critical indigestion towards...

5-4-3-2-1 Practice

A great mindfulness practice to tuck in your toolbox is 5-4-3-2-1. This is something you can use when the monkey mind starts spinning or during stressful moments. It is a simple technique that uses your 5 senses to help you connect with the present moment. Wanna know...

Laughter Yoga Practice

This practice is like yoga dessert. Healthline.com sites the benefits of laughter yoga as uplifting your mood, reducing stress, boosting the immune system, reducing fatigue, improved quality of life and managing hardship better. Laughter yoga is considered aerobic...

Touch Practice

A yoga tool is a 1-3 minute practice you can use at home that helps bring you into balance. The yoga tool du jour is touch. You know that children thrive from healthy touch, and that it is a tool to communicate affection to others. But did you know that it is just as...