Yoga Reflection & Pigeon Pose

I have been practicing yoga now for over a year. There are still some poses that baffle me, and for the most part I still feel like a yoga newbie. However with yoga came a chance to learn how to breathe, let go and a connection to my body I have never felt before. I still have stress, anxiety and OCD but when I am on my mat it melts away.



One of my favorite poses is pigeon pose. It opens up the hips and it is said we hold fear in our hips. Bye bye fear! I also heard that if you suffer from anxiety that pigeon would be difficult, I however find it deeply relaxing - to the point I want to nap in this pose! The video above is really great at showing you how to do the pose and variations. I have not mastered getting my leg in alignment with the mat, I am still at the 10 and 2 o'clock knee positions.

If you want to try yoga - do it! Do not let the fear of not being flexible hold you back! I am learning how to be more flexible and you will to! I want to blog more about yoga this year and encourge people to try it!

Taking Time For Myself - Stress Free Time

Over the weekend I got to experience my first massage and it was amazing! I found the perfect place in town that used natural products and offered some discount services. I was rubbed down and warmed up with towels for 90 minutes. I was so relaxed I almost fell asleep! It was recommended that I come back in two weeks since I have a lot of knots in my back. I often do not have the time for a hour or more of bliss but will be booking the 30 minute when I am crunched on time and money.


Currently my favorite yoga DVD is Yoga For Beginners with Rodney Yee. I love doing both the AM and PM routines with the inspirational audio track. Both workouts make me feel refreshed, light and just a whole lot happier! If anyone has yoga DVD recommendation that are along the lines of this DVD please share!

These are just two things I have been doing to relax. I am always trying new things from meditation to specialty teas. I think relaxation is important!

[day 15] When You Have Tummy Troubles...

I have been kinda-sorta sick these last few weeks possibly from stress. My stomach has been in a funky mood so blogging about food has been nauseating at times and I have not been in the kitchen much. I tried OTC vegan safe meds, tried avoiding spicey food and above all trying to stay away from stress...



Tonight when I was shopping for books I stopped by the yoga section and saw a few DVD that are supposed to help with digestion and other problems. I picked up Healing Yoga in hopes of some healing. I tried the stomachache section tonight and it relaxed me and I want to try out the whole DVD.
With the holiday season on us and lots of yummy vegan food to be had stress is upon us with food prep and crazy schedules, with stress comes stomachaches for some. I am curious about any natural remedies anyone uses! Please post if you have any.

Look out next week for some vegan product reviews since I received a order from Vegan Essentials tonight!