by Jennifer Sacket | Nov 24, 2016 | Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching
I sit cross -legged on the floor with my hands in prayer pose saying to the class, “Take a deep breath in and exhale out everything you need to let go of. ” Am I just saying those words or am I actually doing them? How much of what we say during our...
by Jennifer Sacket | Oct 31, 2016 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy
“Highest happiness comes upon the yogi whose mind is calmed,” says the Bhagavad Gita. Easier said than done. We all have thoughts that cause us to get on that hamster wheel and ride it continuously going nowhere. Sometimes, the hardest part of our yoga practice is...
by Jennifer Sacket | Aug 25, 2016 | Ayurveda, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
I have always been interested in Ayurveda, which is the sister science to yoga. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest healing system. It was developed thousands of years ago in India and based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between...
by Jennifer Sacket | Aug 11, 2016 | Asanas, Nutrition, Recipes, Yoga at Home
In Florida, summertime means mango season and they are very plentiful at this time. Even if you don’t live in Florida, you can still enjoy a mango either fresh or frozen. Mangoes have many health benefits. One cup of mango contains only 100 calories. Each serving is...
by Jennifer Sacket | May 19, 2016 | Benefits of Yoga, Nutrition
**Our blog author, Jennifer Sacket, is a green-market booth owner, cooking teacher, and kids’ yoga teacher** Several years ago, I embarked on a lifestyle change. I found out after years of battling with an upset stomach that I was gluten and lactose intolerant....
