tai chi cats and yoga dogs
the joys--and challenges--of practicing mindfulness with animal companions
mind + body + nature with jo bregnard
Nature-inspired movement, mindfulness practices and more, to support ourselves even as we tend to others
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getting lost in summer days
... or is it "daze?" It's easy to feel that, once you reach adulthood, a summer day is just like any other day. Who are we kidding?
want to be good at something? first, be bad
Give yourself full permission to be really bad at something. Like tai chi.
First Moon: When all the earth (really) begins again
why waiting until early spring is the best time to set intentions for the year ahead ... and how your own personal Fire Horse can help
less is more
I don’t think my annual intention phrase has ever showed up for me this early.
how to hygge: finding everyday happiness this winter
Don your favorite handmade socks for a peek into everything cozy, guided by Meik Wiking’s The Little Book of Hygge. Learn how this Danish concept that appears all candlelight & comfort food teaches us about gratitude & everyday pleasures.
be nice to your neck
Set aside about 20 minutes to tend to your own neck with your breath and hands, and my latest bite-sized video practice. No special tools, no harsh kneading … just your gentle touch and your own inner wisdom.
it's the season of the sticks
We've reached peak liminal space here in the Green Mountain State, so it's the perfect time to experience the outdoors ... whether it's in your backyard, from your nearest window, or with your favorite houseplant
how NOT to fall this month
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, and you might find that the same things that keep you safe on your feet today also make sense for how you experience the world in a larger sense. I shared some strategies for staying stable and aware on your feet recently, including waterfall breathing and a short tai chi walking practice.
take time for teeny tiny meditation
Finding the time or motivation to spend even a few minutes on taking care of yourself can be daunting. The inner sanctuary community learned how to start caring for ourselves in a moment—as in “less than a minute”—every day.