I was so pleased to have the opportunity to review Yoga for Fibromyalgia and to offer a free copy to one lucky commenter. Andrea was the second person to leave a comment, and her lucky number was selected by Random.org. I wish I had 50 copies to give away! It was fascinating to me reading all of your comments. The first thing that became clear was - we want to heal! Everyone was so encouraged and excited about a resource tailored specifically to our needs, and to my testimonial as to how much yoga has improved my life. I was inspired by your enthusiasm. Second there was the always … [Read more...]
Book Review: Yoga for Fibromyalgia
I may have mentioned it once or twice (like here, here, and here) - I am a huge proponent of yoga. If I had to list the things that have improved my life the most over this past year, yoga would be at the top of my list. I was fortunate to have a great instructor introduce me to a gentle and restorative type of yoga. She also suffers from Fibromyalgia, and through yoga has learned to find balance, energy, and productivity in her life again. Her transformation with yoga was so encouraging she eventually became a certified instructor and began paying her good fortune forward to eager students … [Read more...]
Let’s Not Call it Exercise, Let’s Call it Mindful Movement
Say the word "exercise" to a person with Fibromyalgia, and you will most likely get a negative response. Exercise is a harsh and ugly word. It has become synonymous with pain to most of us. Rare is the Fibromyalgia patient who embraces exercise. Not only does it elicit a pain response in most of us, but it also sends our defenses up. Too, too many times we have heard the unsolicited advice, "If you would only exercise you would feel much better." We could all give examples of some of the insensitive and inaccurate things we have heard, that is not at question here, but what is under … [Read more...]
Things I Love #8: Koko & Barks of Love
Last March I shared with you the passing of my sweet lab and companion Casey. We were best friends for 14 years, and after she passed I really didn't think I would want another dog again. After all, we still had our funny Finley to keep us company and entertain us with his goofiness. And don't forget our cats Monty & Moby, brothers-in-arms-and-antics. We have plenty of fur flying around the house thank you very much! But then Koko happened. My sister's friend Judi volunteers for an awesome animal rescue and placement service Barks of Love. Most of their animals are rescued from … [Read more...]
Things I Love #7: My New Walking Path
Ah, nature! Is there anything more restorative? Ever notice when you are sitting at the beach, or walking through a forest you feel more relaxed, more connected, more observant? Even simply gazing out a window onto a garden or nature setting is calming and soothing. Nature's healing power is undeniable. I am blessed to live in North San Diego County. There is a great energy and spirit here - magical really. It is hard to explain, but the land and the community seem to promote health and wellness. Just two miles from my front door is a beautiful lagoon and nature preserve Batiquitos Lagoon. I … [Read more...]