yoga: de-stress with the breath

as you may already know, yoga is a great way to de-stress and reduce anxiety.  by linking breath with movement, yoga works to align both the inner and outer body in the most optimal way.  (which feels great, by the way!)  if you need a little "me-time", indulge in this simple 10 minute routine that i developed to help you reconnect with your authentic self.
namaste, mavens : )

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rain, rain (don't) go away

rainy day relaxing
rain on the window pane
there's just something about a rainy day that beckons you to join it in its dreary simplicity.  curl up, it says.  veg out.  do nothing.  put your pjs back on, brew a cup of your favorite tea and enjoy a good movie.  i've never minded rainy days.  i actually need one once in a while.  i'm a home-body and rainy days encourage you to stay inside, get cozy and replenish.  and honestly, who doesn't need that once in a while?!

tea cup
my recipe for the perfect rainy day...
-1 pair of sweatpants
-1 sweatshirt
-2 fuzzy socks
-1 cup of tea (refill as needed)
-1 to 6 movies of your choice (depending on how much replenishing is required.  my personal go-tos are father of the bride (the steve martin one), baby boom or any oldie but goodie on turner classic movies)
-1 person to cuddle with (and yes, pets do count!)
-optional: 1 fire in the fireplace, if weather appropriate
oh rain, don't go away quite yet...

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