Motherwort, as the name tells us is the herb (wort) used for mothering. Not only is it useful for individuals who need some mothering, it is great as a uterine tonic and an emmenagogue for menstruating women. It in not indicated for pregnant women as it stimulates the uterus.
The Latin name, Leonurus cardiaca, translates literally [...]
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How Yoga Can Help Mother Earth
Environmental stewardship is a sensitive topic for me because it brings up great emotion, so much so, that I undertook studies in Environmental Science as an undergraduate. The studies became utterly overwhelming to me because of this strong empathy I hold for planet earth. Sadly, I discovered how destructive we are as a species. We, [...]
Spring Tips: Dandelion Tonic
Dandelion’s Botanical Name, Taraxicum Officinale, translates as the remedy of all maladies. It is the ultimate spring tonic and readily available in most habitats from city to country. The bitter leaves can be added to a delicious fresh spring salad or sauteed along with other spring greens.
Dandelion will help to move a sluggish liver. It [...]
Led Primary Series with Sharath Jois, Kino MacGregor, Tim Miller and Jennifer Elliott
What do these 4 fabulous teachers have in common? By the end of this week, we will have recorded or attended the live stream of these fantastic four Ashtanga yoga Teachers’ Led Primary Series Classes!
I found Ashtanga Yoga in 2002 when I moved to Charlottesville. I had studied Kundalini Yoga for 3 years and [...]
Springtime Images
On my way home from a recent trip to Washington, Virginia, right around the Vernal Equinox, I passed by these willow trees and farm at sunset. Willow trees are an example of firm base but flexible limbs. They are also really hardy and very easy to propagate. Next time I practice Vrksasana ( Tree Pose [...]
Day 4: Abdominals and Inversions with Erich Schiffmann
Tada Drastuh Svarupe Avastanam
Erich Schiffmann filmed, recorded and produced a series in his back yard several years ago. Since I am currently finding the need to work on my thyroid, I wanted to do some more inversions. This workshop video is not for new beginners and could be considered advanced as it breezes through most [...]
Day 3: Personal Sequence for Enlarged Thyroid
Yogas Citta Vritti Nirodah – Yoga is the cessations of the fluctuations of consciousness.
One of the health challenges I face is an enlarged thyroid. I work with a local MD/OMD and have gained the skills to assess a few of my relatively minor, albeit “complex”, health issues. I take a few different Chinese Herbal Formulas [...]
Join Me for 90 Days of Yoga from the Solstice to the Equinox
I had so much fun with my 30 days of gratitude that I am commencing on another project, 90 days of yoga! 2011 marks the tenth year of my serious studies as a yoga student. And I will take back the seat of the teacher in the Spring of 2011! I finished my teacher training [...]
Can Yoga Save the World?
If people walk the eight – limbed path of yoga they do not harm, do not steal, nor do they lie. They are more clean and healthy, more moderate, more content. If the reason we walk this planet is to know God then we cannot see ourselves as separate from. When we see ourselves as [...]
