Walking in springtime. Sounds like a song title. 

Ready to get out and release the winter dust that may have descended during the chilly months? 

Let’s go for a walk. Maybe even more than once a day. 

Even 15 minutes a day of moderate-intensity walking can increase life expectancy by three years and lowers your risk of death by 14 percent, according to Health magazine. 

Ever since I was diagnosed with sciatica back in July and was advised to not do forward bends, I took to the sidewalks, and trails. I love a challenge. I had relied on my beloved yoga community to supply me with mindful movement strategies for years. Could I meet my same exercise quota through walks and weights? 

FITT is good to follow to ensure a successful workout. 

Frequency reminds one to move often.  

Intensity brings to mind the idea that for moderate exercise, you can carry on a conversation, and for intense movement, it would be difficult to sing...

Isn’t it funny how our taste buds change over the years? 

Then, Skippy peanut butter was the cat’s meow. 

Now, it’s freshly ground nut butter from the coop. 

A frequent treat had always been stopping at the bakery on the way home from school for a cruller.

Now, the Left-over Oatmeal Muffins with fruit and nuts are the sweet of choice. 

Then and now….how things evolve. 

I’m in the middle of my fourth fast of the year. 

Three days with only liquids and three days on either side to wean off and back onto food.

What are the benefits? 

• The golden hues of autumn are glorious. 
• It’s easier to hear the jewels of wisdom from within.
• There’s a reset with food, especially salty and sweet. 
• A calm descends and stays for weeks. 
• During a silent fast, sinking into the quiet is even easier. And, it’s fun to talk again.
• Breaking the fast, each bite of food is...

March 2020

Get Sweaty ~ At a Covid-19 Distance!

Staying active makes you happier and more confident.  Considering the state of the world right now, who doesn’t want to be happier and more confident physically, emotionally, and spiritually? With every freedom comes responsibility. Try exercising 10-15 minutes for every hour you’re looking at a screen.

I confess I have been known to fall asleep while watching movies at night. I am an early morning person. I’ve been going to the gym for 6:00 am classes for years. How, you might ask? I pretend as though I can’t tell time. Don’t hit the snooze button! Especially right now, when the alarm goes off, roll out of bed, and get to class while you’re still half asleep. Getting your feet on the ground can be the thing that takes the most strength all day, just like pushing away from the table at the end of each meal! Give me 10-15 active minutes per screen hour! Go get sweaty and happy....