Keeping the Grinch at Bay!

Posted on by Jean Campbell

It's that time of year! As the temperature drops and the leaves turn, advertisements begin to bombard us with images of perfect families, smiling, exchanging warm greetings and gifts, while others are shown singing Christmas carols around the fire in perfect homes. It is easy to feel that we somehow miss the mark. In reality, the magazine cover Christmas is often far from the truth. The holidays can bring a great deal of stress, and for many, even depression. As we trudge through busy malls,... Continue reading

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