"Because I am so rarely there, the most exotic place on Earth is where I am right now."
Where are you? Are you here right now? Close your eyes and listen. Then open them and look around. Whenever you can today, remember to be where you are.
-- A Year of Living Your Yoga by Judith Hanson Lasater
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
New Website Design
When you have time, please take a look at my new website design and give me some feedback.
http://www.nancescott.com/
Thanks and Happy Friday!
http://www.nancescott.com/
Thanks and Happy Friday!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Stress Can Kill You
Stress can kill you...
...this is not a metaphor or hyperbole, stress, unchecked is hurting you mentally, physically, and spiritually. Stress makes you anxious, sick, and tired. Upwards of 60% of all doctor visits are stress related ailments...digestive problems, muscular tension, headaches, heart palpitations, fatigue, etc. Then our stress overflows onto our family, friends, and co-workers, and into every crevice of our lives.
You're all very smart and informed people, so I'm sure most of this is not news to you. You've also probably heard that exercise, meditation, relaxation, eating more nutritious food, getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night, deep breathing, and stretching all help release and ward off the build up of stress hormones.
And it's because we all have built up stress and we all need to release it that these next 6-week yoga and pilates sessions will be focused on that topic. As we transition into a new schedule, class location, fall season, we'll practice letting go of our resistance to change and opening up to the new things to come.
I look forward to seeing you next week!
As always feel free to contact me and leave a comment on the blog with your thoughts and experiences.
Namaste
...this is not a metaphor or hyperbole, stress, unchecked is hurting you mentally, physically, and spiritually. Stress makes you anxious, sick, and tired. Upwards of 60% of all doctor visits are stress related ailments...digestive problems, muscular tension, headaches, heart palpitations, fatigue, etc. Then our stress overflows onto our family, friends, and co-workers, and into every crevice of our lives.
You're all very smart and informed people, so I'm sure most of this is not news to you. You've also probably heard that exercise, meditation, relaxation, eating more nutritious food, getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night, deep breathing, and stretching all help release and ward off the build up of stress hormones.
And it's because we all have built up stress and we all need to release it that these next 6-week yoga and pilates sessions will be focused on that topic. As we transition into a new schedule, class location, fall season, we'll practice letting go of our resistance to change and opening up to the new things to come.
I look forward to seeing you next week!
As always feel free to contact me and leave a comment on the blog with your thoughts and experiences.
Namaste
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Second Week
Happy Saturday Morning!
For me this week went well, however, I totally bailed on meditation and reading on Friday. At the time it seemed so necessary to skip, but when I did finally start the morning I realized that I really missed it! I missed out on the time in the morning, when the house is completely quiet and still and no one needs or expects anything from me. I'm going to try and remember how much I enjoy it (and miss it when it doesn't happen) the next time I think I "have to" skip it.
The food journaling is also going well and is helping me be aware of the times when I would normally reach for food out of stress/overwhelm/underwhelm....
This upcoming week, I'm going to continue with the meditation/reading time and food journal, but my new focus will be writing down 5 "accomplishments" at the end of each day.
I hope everything is going well for each of you. Please keep me up to date. I love reading your posts and staying connected!
Wishing you a blessing of a relaxing Labor Day Weekend.
Nance
For me this week went well, however, I totally bailed on meditation and reading on Friday. At the time it seemed so necessary to skip, but when I did finally start the morning I realized that I really missed it! I missed out on the time in the morning, when the house is completely quiet and still and no one needs or expects anything from me. I'm going to try and remember how much I enjoy it (and miss it when it doesn't happen) the next time I think I "have to" skip it.
The food journaling is also going well and is helping me be aware of the times when I would normally reach for food out of stress/overwhelm/underwhelm....
This upcoming week, I'm going to continue with the meditation/reading time and food journal, but my new focus will be writing down 5 "accomplishments" at the end of each day.
I hope everything is going well for each of you. Please keep me up to date. I love reading your posts and staying connected!
Wishing you a blessing of a relaxing Labor Day Weekend.
Nance
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