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Chevron Yoga

Posted on by Jean Campbell

There was a time when I thought of yoga as something I saved for my time on the mat or yoga studio. But with continued practice and study, yoga becomes an integral part of life. From how to sit at the desk, how to handle a difficult situation at work, or how to handle a confrontation with a loved one, the teachings of yoga become welcome tools in handling all the day-to-day activities of life. I went camping with my husband last fall with plans of doing yoga daily in the pristine wilderness.... Continue reading

Easy Vegan Chili

Posted on by Jean Campbell

Winter is upon us! On a cold evening, there's nothing better than a bowl of hot chili. As I am a non-red meat eater and my eldest daughter a vegan, we've altered the old chili standby to suit all members of the family. Melissa can dive in without worry, and the carnivores in the household will never know the difference. It looks and tastes like a regular ground beef chili. It is easy to make, hearty, and will take the chill off your bones! Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30... 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

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