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This Spring I’m taking my yoga practice outdoors: getting in touch with the natural world.
Published March 20, 2012 | 
Something I have done lately is take my yoga practice outdoors. I am fortunate enough to live near the beach and it is so wonderful to do my stretches and poses on the sand looking out onto the ocean with the sound of the waves all around me…
We also have some lovely parks nearby with old Florida oak trees which are enchanting to be around.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~Minnie Aumonier
In the evening, I am even beginning to do more movement, meditating, and writing outdoors on our back patio. It is a cozy space surrounded by my gardens, bird feeders, large pine and palm trees, and a view of our community’s small but sparkling pond.
Whether you practice yoga or not, I encourage you to enjoy the new Spring season by getting outside today, even if for a few minutes. It will do your body and spirit a lot of good (and probably help you sleep better tonight to boot)!
Recommended:
A neat book I picked up at an Asheville, North Carolina bookstore last spring (during our honeymoon) is: Tree Yoga A Workbook by Satya Singh and Fred Hageneder.
If you haven’t yet, see Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax . My daughter and I saw it in the theater recently and it has a wonderful message about the importance of appreciating and nurturing trees and the natural world.
In peace,
Debra
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Eight ways to make this a great day
Published May 20, 2011 | 
8 Ways to make this a great day:
1. Stand and sit tall. Good posture allows more oxygen to go into your brain. You will feel more alert and confident.
2. Smile
3. Laugh at least once- a real Buddha belly laugh
4. Do something different. Shake things up a little.
5. Plan and do an adventure this weekend.
6. Help another
7. Get outside and look at green natural settings. The color green promotes calmness and well being.
8. Wear a bright colorful outfit today and show the world what you got!
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Spending time in nature to reduce anxiety
Published October 31, 2010 | 
Spending time in nature reduces anxiety. It calms our minds, soothes our soul, and lifts our spirits. Just looking at the color green can give us health benefits. If you are feeling sad, fearful, or anxious, perhaps you just need to get outside and interact with mother nature a bit. Just a few minutes can do us wonders. If we are not able to get outside there are still ways to incorporate nature and the outdoors into our day.
Here are some ideas:
- Take a walk or bike ride outside
- Plant or tend to your garden and houseplants. Even if you live in a city you can have a few container plants on a porch or balcony. Indoor plants count too!
- Decorate your home or office space with nature in mind: outdoor photos and art prints, natural objects (think wood, stones, gems, etc), indoor plants, soothing early colors such as greens, blues, beige, brick, soft yellows, orange, and lavender.
- If you are inside you can play recordings of nature sounds.
- Think water features: waterfall, ponds, and small fountains in yard or in home.
- Plan an outdoor adventure: day trips to nearby parks, gardens and arboretums, nature trails, beaches, lakes, etc.
- Go on an exciting outdoor adventure: river rafting, hiking up a mountain, kayaking, snorkeling, etc.
- Grab your book, beverage, and favorite lounge chair and read outside.
- Maintain a bird feeder and birdbath to attract wildlife to your yard.
- Consider the windows in your home and the view you have from inside. What can you do to make the view as pleasing and connected to the outdoors as much as possible?
- Watch movies and documentaries about outdoor adventures to inspire you. I just love mountain climbing, surfing, and skiing movies.
- Go camping.
- Take a Sunday drive out to the country and just explore.
- Have your computer screen saver be a beautiful nature photo.
- Look at nature photographs. There are some absolutely stunning photos available in coffee table books and the internet. If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I share gorgeous photos from all over the world on a regular basis.
Have a blessed day.
Debra
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