Meditation Basics: The Art Of Natural Sitting
The iconic "Meditation Posture" seen in many publications is often misleading as a guide to real-life sitting for meditation. In advertising photographs the head is thrown back with neck jutting forward. The spine is sometimes shown as rigid. This position...
Eleven Ways To Get Rid Of Dust Mites Without Chemicals
Dust mites are microscopic insects, found living in soft furnishings throughout the home, which feed on dead skin cells. In fact, an incredible one million dust mites can happily feed on the amount of skin shed daily by an average adult! While these tiny home invaders...
What’s Keeping You Awake At Night: Chemical Toxins In Bedding Explained
We have the illusion that clothes and bedding made from synthetic fibers are safe, but the materials are in fact full of invisible chemicals the clothing/furniture industry prefers we don't think about. A hundred years ago, bedding and clothing was made of natural...
Reading In Bed: Finding the Ultimate Position
If you've had a big day and you need some time to unwind and read a book or watch a movie--chances are it's not going to be sitting at a desk or table. Who doesn't love to cuddle with an interesting book and cup of tea on the bed or couch? And chances are you haven't...
Pillow Therapy: How To Turn Sleep Into Yoga
It's sort of a standing joke - sometimes people cheer when it's time for the last part of the yoga workout - Shavasana - that is, laying down to relax, breath and let the mind release. There usually is no pillow and very little padding. This is a chance to feel the...
Sleeping On A Firm Or Hard Surface Benefits And Techniques
Sleeping On A Firm Or Hard Surface: Benefits and Techniques For Sweet Dreams on a Hard Surface Part One Click Here. I believe the reason mattresses have become ubiquitus is mainly due to these reasons: 1--The perceived comfort is an adaptive response. The body becomes...
Chair-Free Lifestyle: A New Approach To Fitness And Health
Note: This article is most useful for people who have some experience with natural sitting. If you want to learn how to get started, see The Art of Natural Sitting. Most modern furniture puts us in unhealthy positions which contribute to poor health and back pain. The...
Which Meditation Cushion Is For You? How To Choose A Meditation Cushion Or Bench
A meditation cushion or bench puts you in a relaxed but alert position where breathing, circulation, and life energy (a.k.a chi, prana, shakti or kundalini) flow optimally. We recommend three basic positions: 1--Sukhasana (a.k.a Easy Pose and...
Back Pain Management With Holistic Methods: One Person’s Success
By Laura Sobel I had wholly-debilitating symptoms of sciatica due to minor stenosis (@neural foramina) at L5/S1 that were so painful, I was prevented from pursuing employment as a massage therapist, let alone tolerate a car trip across town. I was diagnosed with...
What’s Wrong With The Chair?
Back pain is epidemic in America. It costs us over $4 billion each year and, aside from the common cold, keeps more people away from work than any other single cause. Diverse evidence from many cultures shows that sitting has been associated with numerous problems:...