Writings
Tapas! - Raja Yoga
Not the delicious Spanish kind.....
As we near the middle of February and realize it's still winter, despite the previous weeks of amazing weather, I remind you to continue your practice. After the initial excitement of the new year, resolutions can begin to slip to the wayside as the general quiet energy of winter persists. This is a time of introspection, which is a divine gift. We need to take time to tune in, tap in and connect with our True Self. However, this naturally slow period of the year can lead to a challenge in maintaing new approaches to life and living. So how do we stoke the fire of our resolutions?
Magnificent Magnesium
If I had to choose a favorite mineral, it would be Magnesium. Magnesium is an essential nutrient most often thought of in regard to bone health. But that's just the tip of the iceberg! Magnesium is a wonderfully soothing nutrient, as it calms the nervous system and relaxes muscles, both skeletal and smooth muscles.
The Power Of Herbal Infusions
It’s that time again, where the air turns crisp, and then very crisp and damp if you live in the Northwest! What a wonderful inspiration to find nourishment through our green friends, in the form of a warm cup of tea.The art of tea preparation can be a simple pleasure to engage the senses and the mind in a ritual of nurturance. When using the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, such as white, green, or fermented (black) tea, a short steep is required ranging from seconds to several minutes.