Bhramari pranayama or bees breath is incredibly soothing when you are feeling the cloudy effects of the long winter months.

To practice...

In Sanskrit the Heart Chakra is called Anahata. Roughly translated Anahata means "Un-stuck". This feeling of being "stuck" is such a perfect analogy...

For most of my life I have carried around a low-grade depression like a rock in my pocket. I have always identified and found comfort in sadness. Like home, it has been a place to go back to.

My intention was to send this out before the fall equinox but as life throws curveballs I am experiencing first hand the need for flexibility - isn't that a perfect initiation into balance. 

Two years ago this week the world lost a beautiful and wise soul. My stepdad Jerry was 62 and way too young to die. Jerry was not just healthy, he was obsessed with being healthy.

Thank you to those who followed along on this challenge. If you haven't started yet consider starting Day 2 on July 31 with the full moon - a wonderful time for reflection.