Yoga in the Office

Posted on by Jean Campbell

Low back discomfort can result from spinal misalignment, emotional tension or muscular imbalances. But whatever the cause, lumbar pain is no fun. And sitting in one position without a break can aggravate the situation. You don't have to be a seasoned yogi to gain relief from yoga. A few targeted poses can do a world of good. For some at-work relief try this seated twist. Sit erect with feet about hip-width apart. Sitting with good posture starts the pose in the right frame of body and... Continue reading

Sabbatical and Congrats Richard

Posted on by Jean Campbell

Of one thing we can all be certain. Things change. Yogic philosophy advises we not become too attached to things, situations, or even people, for this very basic reason. Things will change, and the more as we wish for them to stay exactly as they are, the harder it is for our constitutions when they don't; the less we are able to enjoy what we have for fear of loss. The term in Sanskrit is Vairagya. Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean avoiding the joys in life; our possessions and... Continue reading

The Lasagna Garden

Posted on by Jean Campbell

"I didn't know you could grow lasagna," my mother-in-law quipped as I showed her my latest experiment. She seemed as intrigued as I was when I first heard about this soil preparation technique. It's a composting method that eliminates the need to hoe or till. I'm going to give this a whirl! As I'm short on time and hoeing is not one of my favorites I really want to believe it's going to work. Here's the drill; designate a little patch of earth and begin covering it with compostable items.... Continue reading

Thoughts About Joy

Posted on by Jean Campbell

I woke one morning recently and, as always, noted the birds fluttering outside my window at the feeder. This alone was not unusual, but the fact that the movement persisted while two of my cats approached was peculiar. On closer inspection I found a black-capped chickadee trapped inside. The opportunistic little thing had somehow managed to squeeze herself inside the spherical feeder where the seeds are plenty. But she could not get back out. With several and various carnivores on high... Continue reading