The Distraction Disadvantage
Excerpt from Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation & Stress Relief. Julie Lusk. NHP 2015.
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The Distraction Disadvantage
Excerpt from Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation & Stress Relief. Julie Lusk. NHP 2015.
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by Julie Lusk
Dirgha is pronounced DEAR-gah
Summary: This breathing technique is done with long, slow, deep breaths while focusing on the lower, mid, and upper portions of your chest. This allows for the fullest breathing possible and will improve respiration, circulation, and even digestion. The complete breath will soothe your frazzled nerves, clear your mind, and will replenish your life force.
Controlling the volume, duration and frequency of the inhalation, the exhalation, and the pauses between each breath enhances prana, the energy that supports and sustains the life force. Breathing becomes slow and refined.
~~Yoga Sutra 2.50
How to practice the complete yogic breath / dirgha breathing
Either come into a comfortable seated position with your spine erect or lie on your back. It is easier to learn this while lying on your back.
Breathing through your nose is optimal because it [Read more…]
by Julie Lusk

On the best night of yoga, my teacher gave to me …
12 Meditations
11 Warrior Poses
10 Oms A-Singing
9 Yogis Sleeping
8 Pigeons Posing
7 Chakras Spinning
6 Standing Stretches
5 Namastes
4 Breaths of Joy
3 Sun Salutes
2 Downward Dogs … and
Balance in a tree pose!
PS. Here’s my rendition of Twas the Night Before Christmas Yoga Poem
Image sources for The 12 Nights of Yoga were compiled by and used with permission from B.L. Barnes : https://tinyurl.com/4hvb9twt, https://tinyurl.com/34vnfcu8, and https://tinyurl.com/5n7fd6xd
by Julie Lusk
Turn obligations into energizers. Rituals and traditions that characterize our celebrations can stimulate spiritual reflection, excitement and wonder.
Even exciting tasks, repeated year after year, may turn into obligations. Creatively update tasks so they provide new energy. If anything conjures up an image of drudgery, try a new approach that can energize you.
Traditions can help us get through the difficult times when our feelings don’t quite match the occasion.
How are you updating your holiday traditions? Please let us know thru the comment box.