
The Gift of the Solstice by Michele Lawrence
We have arrived, Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year. A moment before the rest of the holiday season lands on us in full
We have arrived, Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year. A moment before the rest of the holiday season lands on us in full
At Inner Peace Yoga Therapy we place a lot of emphasis on personal practice, understanding that it is only when we first practice ourselves that
Several years ago I came across this image (shown above) of a tree that represented on its branches various different contemplative practices. On the trunk
A couple of years ago there was this post floating around on social media, and it went like this…. “No we don’t need more sleep.
My twin daughters and I have recently become fans of Adele’s music (admittedly late to the game), and we love her new album. The first
Permission. Self acceptance. Supportive routines. Responsibility. Growth. Healthy choices. The little things, done regularly. Consistency. Self study. Daily practice. Small habits that build lasting change. Improved quality of life. Balance and moderation. Relationship. Increased sensitivity. Patience.
“In Eastern thought, nonviolence is so valued that it stands as the very core and foundation of all yoga philosophy and practice.” –The Yamas and
An appropriate analogy for Yoga therapy is a bird whose two wings must move in synchrony in order for the Yoga healing process to unfold
The pandemic proved to be a blessing to my yoga business, helping me to (hesitantly) launch my work online which I had been wanting to
“Truth has the power to right wrongs and end sorrows. It is fierce in its demands and magnanimous in its offerings.” -Deborah Adele, The Yamas
I don’t recall when I first got familiar with the work of Dr. John Douillard, but I’m pretty sure it was through his book The
As a student of yoga I have been familiar with mudras for well over 20 years. And while I have always enjoyed placing my hands
Springtime is in full swing right now. As Nature demonstrates her ability to shift out of stagnancy and create new life; it’s important to remember
Are you currently using yoga nidra in your personal practice or with your yoga therapy clients? If not, why? Reported benefits of yoga nidra include
Of all the benefits I’ve received from the teachings and practices of yoga, discovering, connecting to, and working with my breath has been arguably the
Remember the “no pain, no gain” attitude of the 1980s? It was thought that we needed to push ourselves in order to succeed. I grew
“If we don’t begin to consider how our thoughts, words and actions impact the collective good, we will perish. If we don’t begin to work
Ah… here it is that time of year again. Starting a new year — particularly after the one we just had — can be fresh,
“Sadhana is a Sanskrit word whose root, sadh, means to reclaim that which is divine within us, our power to heal, serve, rejoice, and uplift
Earlier in the Spring, I was inspired by teacher Antonio Sausys to consider life after the virus in the terms of what do I want