In yoga there are many principles for healthy living. One of these is called "Svadhyaya" - which translates to self-reflection or examination. While the New Year is an excellent time to reflect on the past year and look at ways we want to improve our selves, Svadhyaya should be done regularly, even seasonally or in the natural course of life. Exercise and health are often at the top of many “resolutions”, and often the first ones broken. While many people have different reasons for ... Continue Reading
Is Your Ego Making You More Prone To Injury

Incorporation Svadhyaya philosophy into exercise, and thinking about your motives when it comes to exercise.
Developing Life Skills In The Family

Self esteem, responsibility and communication skills can be taught to our children most effectively in a family setting.
Every parent wants their children to grow up into healthy, well adjusted, functioning adults. This is not a result that can be left to chance. There are many ways you can help your children to develop life skills through family interaction that will help them in school and when they leave home. Self esteem, responsibility and communication are three areas that can be fostered in a family setting. Self Esteem Self esteem is essential for a child to reach their full potential. If ... Continue Reading
Blog of the Week: Momnificent

The SocialMoms Blog of the Week is Momnificent – Where Lori teaches us how to be magnificent moms.
Congratulations to Momnificent: the SocialMoms Blog of the Week! Being a mom can be stressful and amazing and difficult and fun all at the same time. I enjoy how Lori Radun keeps it all in perspective on her website, Momnificent. I especially appreciated her recent post, 5 Ways to Zap Mommy Guilt and I hope you find useful information on her site as well. SM: What was your inspiration for starting Momnificent Back in 2003, something was missing from my life. I had this huge desire to ... Continue Reading