Mandala creation is a centering device to bring us clarity and deeper wisdom. Yoga nidra and yoga practices are wonderful at awakening our innate creative flow within us, and help us to get out of our ‘judging mind’, giving us more freedom to create with ease. Mandala...
Relaxation + Sleep
Restorative Twist Pose
Restorative Five Element Yoga® uses props on the floor in order to release tensions and rest deeply while you are awake and aware. Each pose gently activates and balances specific elements within the Five Element systems in yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine....
Metta Loving-Kindness Meditation
Numerous studies have provided evidence that Metta Loving-Kindness meditation has the ability to restructure the brain in a positive way. Metta means 'positive energy and kindness towards self and others' in the Pali language from northern India and closely related to...
Mind-Clearing Tips and Hacks
At times my mind feels so full and cluttered. And yet in my earnest desire to stay involved with life, with people, and trying to live a meaning and purposeful life, I inevitably keep taking even more things in: emails, faces, words, stories in person, or on the news...
Central Harmonizer Acupressure
Energy flows more freely to the organs, glands, systems and chakra wheels of energy when congestion and blockages are removed with this Central Harmonizer Flow. You will shift into the parasympatheic nervous system mode for natural healing, balance and restoration....
Grounding Yoga Practices: Cultivating Apana Vayu Downward Current
Grounding, calming and stabilizing, the downward flowing energy within you is called APANA VAYU. When you feel it and work in your practice to cultivate it, it will help you to find your roots and get grounded. When you EXHALE, you can easily feel this downward wash...
VIDEO: Butterflies Flying in Slow Motion
You Were Born with Wings You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don’t. You have wings. Learn to use them...
VIDEO: Calming Spring Stream
On my bike ride this morning I was so inspired by the stream on my path that I took a video so you too could enjoy the calming and energizing flow of the spring water down the mountainside with all its good ju-ju, complete with sparkling vitality of the sunlight. A...
Soothing Self-Massage
Five Element Yoga® includes numerous types of Self-Massage including Swedish, Traditional Chinese Meridians and energy points, acupressure, and Ayurvedic treatments. Enjoy this easy soothing flow to CALM DOWN or to FALL ASLEEP! Enjoy this as a pdf or on this page....
VIDEO: Practicing Pause – Relaxing Peace and Calm for a Well Deserved Break
Practice Pause during your day to be here now, giving yourself the gift of fully living into this beautiful moment. I love listening to this slow piano music that helps me to drop my thoughts, fears, and busyness, allowing me to open to the present. Sometimes I watch...