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…
In the yoga series I’m leading this month, we’re focusing on the root chakra. Foods that support the root chakra include well-know root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets. But one root vegetable that is often overlooked is parsnips, which have become one of my favorite vegetables over the past five years or…
Let’s strengthen our immune systems by incorporating this simple chest opener into our daily routine. The thymus glad is located behind the sternum and in front of the heart. It is a primary component of our immune systems. As we age, the thymus gland shrinks. Though we cannot stop our thymus gland from shrinking (yet!),…
I had heard of a practice some people have of choosing a word — a concept — to be their overarching theme of the year. In yogic terms, this could be likened to a sankalpa, or deep intention. I had thought it was a cool idea, but never gave it a try–mainly because I didn’t…
Welcome to Micro-Move Monday! In these posts, I’ll present very quick moves we can make to boost our moods and our health. Today’s micro move is a simple chest opener. This will help us expand our chests, bring more air into our lungs, strengthen our backs, improve our postures, and open our heart centers. All…
this morning moist and grey mutes all but my soul –Dawn Marie Hansen
If I had to sum up what life is all about in one word (thankfully I don’t!), I’d choose movement. Think about it: if we’re not moving, we’re dead. Even if we hold very still, we’re moving. We’re breathing. Even when we hold our breath, we’re moving. Our hearts are beating. And if your mind…
“Don’t just add physical activity to your life, add life to your physical activity.” —Michelle May I love this quotation because it gets to the heart of wholehearted living. If you’re going to do something—anything—do it with zest, with verve, with vitality. Why slog through things—especially exercise? Make it fun! Make it something that puts…
“When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.” Do you recognize this quotation? It’s the first line of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It popped into my head this morning during meditation. Strange? Not…
I’m going to start by aging myself. Do you remember the playground game “Mother, May I?” Here’s a quick refresher: a group of kids would line up at one end of their chosen space and the “Mother” would stand at the other end. One at a time, players would be given the chance to…
Welcome to The Art of Wholehearted Living Blog. This is where you’ll find my most recent musings, along with whatever is captivating me at the moment. I hope you’ll join me so we can explore the art of wholehearted living together!
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