Message from the Director - Mary McCluskey - 3/20/08

Wow, spring is definitely here even though snow is in the weather forecast!  Today I want to recommend a product I've been using called, "YogaToes."  See below:

These dandy little silicone toe forms gently separate and align your toes.  Meanwhile your joints are getting a nice opening with fresh fluid flow and energy rejuvenation.  Just a wonderful thing to use in spring time!  Massage therapists take note:  these are great to recommend to your clients who have any foot issues (hammer toes, bunions, even plantar fasciitis and arch problems) as well as those who walk around in pointy high-heeled torture chambers all day.  Just a few minutes in these make your feet feel amazing.  A great thing to add to your evening restorative routine.  They are available at www.yogapro.com.  By the way, I have no affiliation with this company and I have not received anything from them to say these things.  I just think this is a great product and I wanted you to know about it!

Ready for another breathing technique?

Bellows Breathing eases sadness by releasing happy hormones.  Who couldn't use more of these?

1.  Fold your arms across your stomach, hands in fists.

2.  Inhale quickly through your nose, and raise your arms above your head, palms open.

3.  Exhale forcefully through your nose, bringing hands, arms, and gaze back down.

4.  Do 20 fast, forceful breaths; rest for 30 seconds. 

5.  Repeat for up to 4 minutes, resting between rounds.

Wow!  What a happy wake up that will keep you energized for hours!

From Natural Solutions, February, 2008