Being in nature is a great way to receive everything that each breath has to offer, in its, pure, natural state. “Fresh air” differs from, in-door air, where all of the nutrients have been manufactured out to build a room to protect us from harsh elements. “Hiking, swimming, cycling—just getting outdoors and moving have been […]
Back to the Basics
In my late twenties, long before I found Yoga, before I became a hiking enthusiast, before becoming a Massage Therapist, before offering the Dolphin Breath Meditation, before becoming an instructor for Global Relationship Centers, these books made their way into my life…and I was forever transformed. SIDDHARTHA by Hermann Hesse It inspired the adventurer in […]
Finding Happiness on Purpose
There are many ways to live a life. Today’s world is full of choices, and you can do almost anything you want to. Yet, despite these freedoms, many people still try to conform to a prescribed way of being. It’s almost ingrained that to be happy you need to look good, be in a relationship, […]
Take Your Practice Deeper
Hiking can be an excellent practice for mindfulness, meditation and gratitude. The beauty found in nature combined with the exercise of hiking opens one to a sense of gratitude and connectedness, at a deep level. Without question, Yoga is a mindful and meditative practice as well, but we don’t always have the luxury of […]
What Happens When You Breathe?
What Happens When You Breathe? By The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Breathing In (Inhalation) When you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. This increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. The intercostal muscles between your ribs also help enlarge the chest cavity. They […]