Several years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Andrew Weil lecture on women’s health. He demonstrated the following breathing technique and had the audience participate with him. I’ve been doing this ever since and have recommended it to friends and clients for various reasons, including, pain relief, stress relief, to aid in falling [...]
(Or … How An Empire Can Become A Melrose) After reading my recent blogs, my 80 something year-old mother e mailed me saying that she had tried yoga but, “it was a bit too slow for me. You know how hyper I am. But at this stage of my life, I need some mental relaxation.” [...]
As I was skiing today, I was thinking of the importance of facing downhill with my upper body and actually leaning downhill. This can be scary when you’re heading down a very steep, snowy trail. It’s sort of counter intuitive to lean down when gravity is already taking you down! But, actually, facing downhill and [...]
Last year, after breaking my shoulder, leaving Telluride, missing the best 3 ski weeks ever, having surgery and way too much anesthesia and pain killers, I was down and out. Luckily, I went to see my very wise friend, fellow yoga teacher and miraculous healer , Brenda Villa. After a session of her healing, magical [...]
Oatty-Oatmeal Pancakes 3/4 cup quick cooking oats 1 1/2 cups plus 2 TB well shaken buttermilk,divided 3/4 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour) 1 1/2 t baking powder 3/4 t baking soda 1/2 t cinnamon 1/8 t nutmeg 1/2 t salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 T melted butter (optional) 1 t brown [...]