Although a small study, the findings corroborate research that demonstrates the positive effects of Yoga on the entire body, in this particular case the cardiovascular system. One hour of Yoga can change your life for the better.
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Cold Water Dip
I had a great conversation with my friend Binsen this morning. He told me about going to the ocean yesterday and diving into the cold water. Pure surrender, he said. I wondered what was going on. The day before I jumped in the pool and felt the cold water remind me that life is good… Continue reading Cold Water Dip
Breaking the Trance
When merchants eat their big meals and sleep their dead sleep, we night-thieves go to work. -Rumi Even during the holidays, or maybe especially during the holidays, it is hard to avoid a sense of despair if one reads or watches the news daily or goes on some form of social media. It seems that… Continue reading Breaking the Trance
You Belong
Sometimes a walk outdoors is what we need to remind ourselves that we belong, that our communion has no creed, that our love is strong as life. Join us. [ecs-list-events]
Listening to and Enjoying Morning Rain
This morning’s rain felt like a gentle reminder. All of us carry a story, a burden, a longing to be happy, to be free, to be one. Like the rain, we drop unto this Earth to find our way back home, the ocean of bliss that is our being. Along the way, we bump into one… Continue reading Listening to and Enjoying Morning Rain
Being Fully Alive
I woke up today and was feeling fine, but later during the day, I felt depressed. Me, too. I drove to yoga class tonight and saw all of these houses with lights and decorations and did not feel any joy in any of it. What is it about this time that… Continue reading Being Fully Alive
Exercise and the Brain
Having lost my mom to dementia a couple of years ago, I have been interested in the power of lifestyle changes in prevention. Recently there have been numerous studies pointing to the role of exercise and brain function. Last month a new study clarifies the optimal form of exercise training for cognitive health. Interestingly, it… Continue reading Exercise and the Brain
If you are feeling some pre-holiday blues or struggling with feeling down, join us for one of our fitness or yoga classes. Movement is a powerful mood enhancer. We can attest to it, and research is also pointing in this direction. Here’s where you can read about it.
Don’t take our word for it, test it for yourself.
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Cuban Mediterranean
Homemade hummus, topped with ropa vieja (shredded beef), and broccoli slaw–with a side of green plantain strips. Delicious. JOIN US [ecs-list-events]