headstand by candlelight

After a long night of costumes, candy and trick or treating,  Halloween was coming to an end.  Fun, yes. But, exhausting just the same.
As the silence of children in comas overtook the sounds in my house, I found myself in my studio walking around with a candle in the dark. What was I looking for? Or better yet, what was I hoping to find?

I just sat down on my yoga mat on the floor and found myself mesmerized by the flame and the beauty of the hand blown glass container it was in. Slowly, I put it down and just started to do a headstand in the candlelit darkness. My external awareness became numbed by the sensations in my body, turning my world upside down (or rather, right side up). How glorious it felt to connect with ME. I found the peace I was looking for...

change of seasons

As we go from summer's warmth to fall's cooler temperatures, our fitness routines must make the change as well. One thing that should remain the same: sunshine and fresh air. That sense of well being and euphoria is compromised by the waning daylight during these cooler seasons. So, keep taking those long outdoor walks and continue to spend as much time possible out in nature. The benefits are only positive!