“Contentment is golden. A contented mind is a golden mind.” Swami Satchidananda It’s funny how children enjoy the simplest of toys and teenagers relish in their relationships with their best friends, while a quiet transition commences during adulthood and suddenly one...
The Yamas and Niyamas, are the first two of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of yoga and are a nexus that work as the foundation of the yogic lifestyle. Both are a support system for one another and act as a guideline for yoga living. The Yamas—Sanskrit word for restraint...
Welcome to the Wellness Sanctuary, a place where profound healing and transformation await. In this post, we’ll delve into the range of services offered by Johanna Schwarzbeck, a seasoned wellness practitioner with over 25 years of experience, and explore the...
“Detachment is not that you should own nothing. But that nothing should own you.” Ali ibn abi Talib It’s ironic how as youngsters all one wants to do is play with their toys. Children must learn to share at home with their siblings and at school with their...
“To make the energies of the Self (Swa-virya) materialize is extraordinary spiritual effort (parakram)! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan The events of the World we live in are surrounded by an evolution that is inevitable. We as a collective on Earth are being met with...
Reflexology is more than just a foot massage. What is it? Reflexology uses alternating pressure on specific points and meridians on the feet, hand, and ears, which elicits the relaxation response similar to acupuncture. This relaxation response promotes health by...
“The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed” – Mahatma Ghandhi At what point do we surrender and simply share the world with gratitude? Our culture has its feet rooted in taking ownership of material goods, ideas, and the creations...
“Storms rage about me. I calm my heart and send out ribbons of peace – peace.” From the Yamas and Niyamas by Catharine Larsen When one has a calm heart, they are practicing a form of non-violence, therefore sending out ribbons of peace. What does it take to attain a...
An interview Sukha Wong, owner and director of Lotus Palm, is an accomplished certified massage therapist and instructor who believes that Thai Yoga Massage is a deep and meaningful philosophy. Sukha Wong What is the difference between Thai Yoga Massage and Swedish...
Sharyn Hahn is a Yoga Therapist and Holistic Wellness Consultant who works with individual clients, couples, and small groups. In addition to receiving her 800-hour IYT certification through the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy, she holds two additional yoga...