Author Archives: Sandy

Elementary schools all over North America are dipping their toes into the cool waters; teaching kids how to meditate…with consistent results. The brain is elastic and is shaped by experience and behavior. Follow the research being pioneered at the University of … Continue reading →

San Fransisco airport has added a place to unroll your mat and move through asana and breath practice. Des Moines International…here we come! I can really see how business travelers and families traveling long distances could enjoy a yoga break … Continue reading →

As if we need more evidence…here’s 3 Surprising Reasons to Give up Soda.

Yoga is a 6000 year old practice passed from generation to generation through experience. But, with yoga’s increasing popularity in the United States and corresponding rise in fitness instructors leading yoga classes; is there enough emphasis on proper alignment and … Continue reading →

These days change is the only constant in our lives…at work, at home, in how we entertain ourselves, how we communicate with others…the list is endless. The following article is lengthy, but worthy of your time spent understanding where all … Continue reading →

We are beyond excited that Whole Foods will soon join the Central Iowa market, but remember…it’s always important to read individual labels and never believe that any one retailer has your best interests in mind. Even Whole Foods and the other organic … Continue reading →

The yoga lounge will be transformed into a theatre on February 10 for a private screening of food inc. Join our yoga community for a relaxed evening of cinema and conversation. The lights will dim at 7pm. Please bring your own: snacks, beverage, … Continue reading →

Just a few ingredients and some free time and you can create custom body lotions and cremes in your kitchen! more formulas for homemade cleansers and scrubs for the face, body and hair!

So if you haven’t already seen the article by WILLIAM J. BROAD in the New York Times, here is a link. Interesting reading. And be sure to read Dr. Timothy McCall’s rebuttal below (taken directly from his web site)…equally interesting reading. … Continue reading →

Men and women fighting for peace and finding their center of truth through meditation.

“The art of living well and the art of dying well are one.”  Epicurus The new year brings life into a wider view for some. If the end of 2011 has your thoughts expanding to include contemplations in regard to your legacy; … Continue reading →

find inspiration here Follow Lisa Leake’s blog (100 days of real food) and learn how to cut processed foods from your family’s diet in 2012….like how to: budget for creating healthy meals cater to picky eaters define REAL foods and learn the … Continue reading →