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What is Meditation?

Meditation is a deep state of relaxation that can enhance your physical well being and reduce stress. According to the Mayo Clinic, meditation was originally meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life and can even improve certain medical conditions. During meditation, you focus your attention and remove negative thoughts that cause stress.

Some scientific research is now supporting the health benefits of meditation saying it can help reduce allergies, anxiety, asthma, cancer, binge eating, fatigue, sleep problems, heart disease, high blood pressure, pain, and even substance abuse.

Wisdom from the Dali Lama- 15 “truths” that could change your life by Aazdak Alisimo

Posted by on February 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

A note from Christianne: It’s always helpful to take time to consider your actions, and your life purpose.  If you’re looking for inspiration, these words of wisdom from the Dali Lama may help.  Enjoy! Regardless of religious beliefs or views, it is hard to find anyone that does not find the Dali Lama reverent. Here are [...]

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Thank you all so much! Here are a list of dates and upcoming TV appearances and book signings around the country!

Posted by on January 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

I wanted to give a big thank you to everyone who has helped make Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul a HUGE success and we are just getting started….  I’m so excited to share healthy living tips, beauty and food recipes with all of you and I wanted to give you some [...]

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Christianne on Culinary Confessions with Kim and Don (Podcast and Radio Interview)

Posted by on November 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I had the pleasure of appearing on the Valder Beebe show today as well as “Culinary Confessions” with Kim and Don. Below is the Kim and Don radio interview courtesy of their website (I’m the first guest and the first 30 minutes of the hour long podcast).  We had a great conversation about herbs (for [...]

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Why say “Sorry”? Thoughts on that overused word and a yoga sequence you’ll never have to be sorry about!

Posted by on October 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

A note from Christianne:  I’m sure most of us have felt this way before- and it’s a good reminder to try to make sure the meaning is behind the word, or don’t say it.   From Emma Silverman, one of our yoga contributors, her thoughts on the word,”sorry”, and an awesome yoga sequence you’ll love! [...]

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Yoga Tips for Strengthening Your Hips

Posted by on September 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I have been on the receiving end, recently, of an email chain about moving from Downward Facing Dog into a low lunge. Specifically, how hard it is for a good number of folks to get their foot to their hands in one fluid step. There was talk of dropping onto the knees first to step [...]

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Someone or Something Draining Your Energy? How to Spot and Fight “Energy Vampires”

Posted by on September 12, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Some people, by their very presence, seem to drain the energy of those unprotected people around them. They will often associate with a victim who exhibits the classic signs of this drain. General debility, lack of motivation and energy, an emaciated physique, a pallid complexion, and an overall sense of weakness are typically noted. These [...]

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Yoga for Pregnancy- Helpful Tips, Caution and Wisdom

Posted by on September 1, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Benefits of practicing yoga while pregnant: Yoga when you are pregnant helps to strengthen the body for child bearing and aids in relieving the common discomforts the body experiences. Yoga  also help you find the time and space to look within yourself, allowing you to openly explore your own intrinsic knowledge about the cycles of [...]

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Yoga and Music- Sound suggestions for Meditation, Massage and Yoga by Jasmine Kaloudis

Posted by on August 14, 2011 · 2 Comments 

One of my favorite things to do at places like Whole Foods, or the store in a yoga studio is to put on headphones and listen to some of the music they are selling.  One of my main tasks when I am at those kinds of places is to plunk myself down and go through [...]

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Breathing and Conceiving? Yoga and Fertility.

Posted by on August 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Breath is Life. The first thing we do when we are born is inhale, the last thing we do when we die, is exhale. Our lives are made up of all the breaths in between. Breathing is essential to life, but it is also essential to creating life. Stress and Infertility When we go through [...]

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Bending, Flexing, Opening, Folding- A Beginner’s guide to Yoga

Posted by on July 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Common Yoga Poses – Benefits and Risks If you are just starting your yoga journey, it is helpful to know the benefits and risks with certain classes of poses, usually divided into four categories. If you are pregnant, working through any serious injuries then it is best to consult a rehabilitation doctor or OB/GYN before [...]

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