Eat the Rainbow Calendar
Here’s a calendar of the colors we’ll be eating throughout the month of March. Please note, we’re going to loosely interpret “indigo” (think blackberries, black grapes, etc.)
How Will You Thank Your Heart Today?
Your heart works hard for you every moment of every day. How can you ever re-pay it? You can start by putting one or both hands on your heart and saying “thank you” or “I appreciate you.” It may sound cheesy, but just placing your hand over your heart helps calm it. To really pay…
Sat Kriya Demystified
In kundalini yoga, Sat Kriya is often considered both a kriya (synergistic exercise series) and a meditation. It is deemed a foundational practice because it works on all levels of your being—body, mind, and spirit. On a physical level– The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of Sat Kriya produces waves of energy that circulate, energize, and…
Show Your Gratitude: 30-Day Photo Festival
Have you heard the buzz? Grateful people are happier people. It seems every where I turn, experts are espousing how being grateful is associated with healthier, happier living. And what do these experts recommend we do to become more grateful? Keeping a gratitude journal. I tried that. Have you? More than once, I’ve followed the…
Awakening to Your Ten Bodies
PLEASE NOTE: This post is intended for those yoga students who attended my Wholehearted Yoga class on the Ten Bodies. Below, you will find a summary of the Ten Bodies which I referenced in class. The information is adapted from the 3HO.org website, where you can find more information and resources. If you want to…
What is Health & Wellness Coaching?
Has your doctor mentioned that you might benefit from seeing a health coach? Will your health insurance provider or employer offer you a discount if you work with a health coach? Have you seen the growing number of wellness apps that offer coaching? Or, perhaps you’re like the many people I talk to who have…
Baking Banana Muffins
Here’s an Instagram reel I posted after baking banana muffins the other day. These muffins are simple to make, super tasty, and healthier than most store-bought versions. (Sorry, when I downloaded the reel from Instagram, the music didn’t transfer.) They have more protein and fiber than an average muffin, so they’ll give you lasting energy…
Awakening!
Throughout July, we will awaken our higher consciousness with kriyas and meditations curated to activate and balance the crown chakra. Join Dawn Marie for breath work, yoga, meditation, and yes–laughter! Tuesdays on Insight Timer. Thursdays at The Awareness Center (livestream available).
Tune In in June
In June, get ready to listen to your inner guidance. On an energetic level, we will open our third-eye chakras in order to connect with our higher consciousness. In the physical body, we’ll focus on the pituitary gland, sometimes referred to as the body’s master gland. Join Dawn Marie for breath work, kundalini yoga, meditation, and…
Express Your Self
In May, get ready to turn up the volume on your inner truth. This series will activate and balance the 5th chakra energy so you can express who you truly are with more clarity and confidence. On a physical level, we’ll focus on the thyroid, parathyroid, and vagus nerve. Join Dawn Marie for breath work, yoga,…
How To Take Care of Your Vagus Nerve
Maybe you’re wondering — what the heck is the vagus nerve and why should I take care of it? Or perhaps you’ve heard that the vagus nerve is vitally important to your health, and you want to know how to keep it working well. Either way, I’ve got you covered. So what? The PNS is…
Why People Hate Poetry (and Why I Love It)!
I love April 1st!! Not because it’s April Fool’s Day. Because it’s the first day of National Poetry Month. Every year, it brings me back to one of my true loves—poetry. And I have to confess that for the past 11 months, I have almost completely abandoned poetry because I was so focused on becoming…
Open Your Heart
This April, cultivate courage and compassion with Wholehearted Yoga curated to open your heart chakra and improve your heart & lung health. Join Dawn Marie for breath work, yoga, meditation, and yes–laughter! Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. PDT on Insight Timer. Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. PDT at The Awareness Center.
What the heck are your 10 Bodies?
Join me this week to find out! I’m kicking off a new yoga series, Becoming Balanced, and it’s based on the model of the Ten Bodies from kundalini yoga teachings. Come learn about yourself from a fresh, new perspective!
Floating on the Breeze
I jerked my head back slightly to avoid… what? A piece of dandelion fluff? I laughed at myself, and smiled as I watched it float away. It startled me because I had been deep in thought about the root chakra while walking my dog. Suddenly I was there—in the moment—feet stopped—thoughts stopped by a delicate…