My yoga instructor at Chandra Yoga ashram in Rishikesh, India would teach us never to push ourselves. Always treat our bodies with care and love. Listen to ourselves. Know our limits. Allow the body to open without force. Connect the breath with the movement to create a relationship with your
Month: March 2020
Pain
Journey of a Healer
I have written a compelling book called “Journey of a Healer,” for all the travelers, yogis, and spiritual warriors interested in a life altering adventure of exploration. The story is a personal diary of a two-year journey through southeast Asia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and India learning and practicing a new
Wat Tam Wua Monastery
In Thailand, not far from Pai, is a forest monastery called Wat Tam Wua. A stream winds its way through the monastery babbling over the rocks sparkling with liquid soul, whispering to me, calming me as I ease into the soothing surroundings of the forest. Several mountains around me create
Pai in the Sky
Thailand has the most beautiful town called Pai through the mountains. The area around it has fields with yellow flowers that carpet the landscape. There is a special place called Tha Pai Hot Springs Nature Reserve that has seven levels of small natural pools that get warmer the higher up
Luang Prabang!
It’s very easy to travel by bus from Thailand into Laos. Luang Prabang is an exciting destination. There is a sacred tradition in this town, the Buddhist alms-giving-ceremony that takes place every morning at 5:00 a.m. The monks walk down the streets with their begging bowls receiving offerings of rice,
Chanting
Dr. Sushil would have us chant, or Om together at Chandra yoga ashram. He advised we practice when we have negative energy. The vibration sends positive energy into your body and is beneficial for health. The vibrations are good for opening your chakras and calming your mind. You release the
How to Relieve Jaw Pain and TMJ
There are many muscles in the jaw, face and head. Poor posture, gum chewing, tooth decay, grinding your teeth or long hours of dental work can strain the jaw muscles. Pain here can cause sensitive teeth and restrict opening of the jaw or even cause pain around the face. When
Bangkok
Thailand has everything a traveler wants and is filled with excitement. Bangkok is a city you can’t miss. Its wild and filled with tourists along Khao San Road. The outdoor street vendors cook up scrumptious foods fresh within seconds. Locals advertise the evenings kickboxing event or erotic performance called ‘Ping
Nepal
Nepal has some unique city destinations including Kathmandu and Pokhara and offers the highest mountain peak, Mount Everett. My most exciting time here was on the Himalayan mountain range in Begnas Tall. There is a sign along the main road that reads, “Vedic Astrologer” and is home to a religious
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