On a Whim in Nicaragua

In preparation for a major life change, I enrolled to complete yoga teacher certification at  Maha Pura Yoga ( www.carolynweatherson.com ) and a pilates certification course through The Physical Mind Institute ( www.themethodpilates.ca ).  I finished the first two weekend, 50 hour certification course thus beginning my new road to yoga and wellness teaching and getting my 200 hour certification as a yoga teacher..... There were a number of interesting items to this class.  I was completely shocked to sit in a room with 5 other women who have all traveled to various parts of the world including some similar to where I have been.  I don't normally find like minded woman in my daily life so this was a great start to the journey.  The class was interesting and well taught and the written information was well presented and thorough.   The practical portion was informative and supportive and I really enjoyed learning a couple of new meditations. One of the...

This is a favorite of mine that I use after a relaxing bath and anytime I can't sleep.....This is best done while laying down, arms comfortably at your sides, leg straight. Be sure that you are comfortable and inhale slow deep breaths allowing your breath to fill your belly, lower lungs, and upper lungs....on the exhale feeling your body release tension.  Focus on your breath as you empty your mind of other thoughts.  I like to put them in a cloud and watch them float away, you could put them in a drop of water and watch them drift away on a river or over a waterfall.....anything that works to let the thoughts go for now.  Continue to take a few more deep breaths as you let all the thoughts leave your mind and you are able to focus on your breath.  Now starting at you big toe begin to relax each muscle in your toes.......the ball of your foot......your ankle....heel.....calf muscles.....knee....thigh muscles....hips and tail bone....  Inhale slow breaths at ea...