Posted on March 8, 2011 by Integrative Nutrition The ability to function on as little sleep as possible has long been a point of pride for busy Americans, but getting less than 7 hours not only makes you tired, it make you sick. Insufficient sleep has been linked to an increased risk of chronic disease, such as diabetes and depression. Getting a good night's sleep is essential to our health and wellbeing. So how much sleep do you need? The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours for adults and as much as 11 hours for children. In honor of National Sleep … [Read more...]
Day 29: March 14th, 2011 – Smile
March 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
"Always remember to be happy because you never know who's falling in love with your smile." ~Author Unknown Day 29: My sister and I honored women on the streets of Brooklyn and NYC. It was a perfect way to celebrate our 29th day of kindness... Thank you everyone for all of your love, support, encouragement, and advice during this past month. This has been an experience I will never forget. Moving forward I intend to be mindful of being kind, of being love, and of being light. May God bless you all abundantly with perfect love, health, wealth, and self … [Read more...]
Day 28: March 13th, 2011 – Being Light
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"There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again." Elizabeth Lawrence Day 28: Yoga and Being Light: It was my turn again to teach my 75 minute class. Instead of over preparing like the last time, I focused on having fun and really truly being in the moment with my piers. The result was a much stronger class. The feedback from my piers was positive. Namaste! Feeling the magic of being light and sharing laughter with others... What a blessing! My gift of music: Somewhere Over … [Read more...]
Day 27: March 12, 2011 – Don’t Worry Be Happy
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Day 27: Inspired by one of my Yogi friends.... Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don't worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy...... Ain't got no place to lay your head Somebody came and took your bed Don't worry, be happy The land lord say your rent is late He may have to litigate Don't worry, be happy Lood at me I am happy Don't worry, be happy Here I give you my phone number When you worry call me I make you happy Don't worry, … [Read more...]
Day 26: March 11th, 2011 – A day of Prayer
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“I guess when your heart gets broken you sort of start to see cracks in everything. I'm convinced that tragedy wants to harden us and our mission is never to let it.” unknown Day 26: A day of Prayer The call from my sister woke me out of bed. Her first words.... "That man was right in his prediction of a big earthquake. Japan has just experienced a big one." As I heard these words, my heart sank. Japan has experienced one of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history. The amount of destruction and lives lost is immeasurable. I spent the day along with many others glued … [Read more...]
Slowing down has changed my life, living in gratitude has set me free
March 9, 2011 by 1 Comment
My dad's passing on November 10th, 2009 had a monumental impact on me. What do you do when the only person in this world who "sees" you is gone? I felt lost, abandoned, and scared. Despite being blessed to have so many loving people around me, during those moments, I felt like my life had lost its purpose. I realized that many of the things that I did and wanted to do were connected to my father. While there was definitely a part of me that wanted to run, hide, and even die, the other part of me knew this thinking wouldn't serve me or his … [Read more...]
Day 22: March 7th, 2011 – God’s Will…
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"I just want to do God's will. And he's allowed me to go to the mountain. And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land! I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land." ~Martin Luther King Day 22: God's Will I shared part of my day with my beautiful sister. We did Yoga in the morning and then we went to our favorite cafe in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We spoke of our plans, our hopes, and our dreams. We spoke of how we want to continue growing and learning. We want to do "God's will. … [Read more...]
Day 15: Feb 28th, 2011 – Feel Good
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"We seem to be going through a period of nostalgia, and everyone seems to think yesterday was better than today. I don't think it was, and I would advise you not to wait ten years before admitting today was great. If you're hung up on nostalgia, pretend today is yesterday and just go out and have one hell of a time. " ~Art Buchwald Day 15: Feel Good The picture above is part of my vision board. It reminds me to live in the now, to have fun, and not take life so seriously all the time. It reminds me that its ok to be silly and childlike. That life is perfectly … [Read more...]
Day 14: Feb 27th, 2011 – Yoga for Oneness
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Yoga is about clearing away whatever is in us that prevents our living in the most full and whole way. With yoga, we become aware of how and where we are restricted -- in body, mind, and heart -- and how gradually to open and release these blockages. As these blockages are cleared, our energy is freed. We start to feel more harmonious, more at one with ourselves. Our lives begin to flow -- or we begin to flow more in our lives. ~Cybele Tomlinso My gift for day 14: Offering my Yoga practice to God These days my intention has been to "flow" with the day to see where it takes me. … [Read more...]
Day 6: Feb 19th, 2011
February 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Here is the way I treated myself on Valentines day... My gift for day 6: Ingredients: honey, a lil sugar, & an intention: Set the intention. It could be something such as to "attract more sweetness" or "to give my body love". Allow yourself to be present. Be gentle. The intention is to send love to every part of this process. When blending the honey with a lil sugar, send love. When applying the scrub to your face and body, send love. Rinse in shower and dry yourself off gently. If you use lotion or oil, lather yourself as if you were a goddess or a princess... Be … [Read more...]
Feel Good!
January 26, 2011 by 3 Comments
In the movie, "Men Who Stare At Goats", Bill Jango, a character played by Jeff Bridges tells Lyn S. Cassady played by George Clooney, "You gotta free your feet before you can free your mind Lyn." Cassady responds, "Not really much of a dancer sir". The scene that follows shows Cassady as a young boy dancing happily in his room. He is abruptly interrupted by his father who yells "Stop acting so f@$king queer!" A disappointed young Cassady stops dancing. The scene cuts back to Jango and Cassady. "I'm ordering you to let the dance out!... LET IT GO! " yells Bill Jango. Lyn … [Read more...]
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