My Yoga Mat IS My Magic Carpet

February 26, 2018 Paula Youmell, RN

OR... Why I Love Yoga, Take 3!

4 1/2 years ago I wrote an article titled Why I Love Yoga and Other Thoughts on Whole Food, Whole Health Healing that has been published on several Yoga, Mindfulness, Health, & Healing websites. It was my attempt to lure you into a personal practice that will transform the manner in which you exist in this world and support you making the best health and healing choices with each and every choice you need to make!

Did I lure you? Are you immersing into yoga to change your inner landscape so your outer world blossoms?

Create Constant Calm

May 19, 2017 Paula Youmell, RN

Anxiety and panic attacks are a common health concern. The ages of affected people range from young elementary kids to our wise seniors. Anxiety seems to be across the board and a common denominator in many of my client's health struggles.

I will not tell you there is a quick fix, a silver bullet, or magic wand answer.

5 Easy Ways To Shift The Energy Of Your Life's Path

December 16, 2016 Paula Youmell, RN

Easy is a relative word and is subject to much subjectivity.

1. Practice being mindful in every moment.

Excerpted from an article I wrote in 2012 for the Potsdam Food Coop's newsletter, {in my day, you know the uphill both ways to school - barefoot AND in the snow, mindfulness was simply called yoga, ; ) }

I have always urged and supported others to practice some form of mind, body, spirit "exercise" to bring a centered awareness into their life as this daily habit makes the process of healthy lifestyle change flow with ease & grace (seriously my friends, I am not pulling your yoga leg here!):

Calming Digestive Tract Woes With Your Mind

September 26, 2016 Paula Youmell, RN

Meditation - Visualization for Healing Your Gut Health

All Disease begins in the gut. Hippocrates

Health begins in the gut. The reverse is also true: disease begins in the gut. Taking steps to reduce the angst in your life reduces the angst in your gut. Over the long haul of life... this is a gut healing gift to yourself!

Grab a blanket or two, maybe a yoga mat, and some pillows or props to make yourself comfy.
Lie down on your back supporting your head and knees to keep your lower back happy.

Iced Chai Anyone?

July 9, 2016 Paula Youmell, RN

We have more hot days predicted for next week. A glass or mug of easy* iced chai tea and a peaceful sitting space might just cultivate a relaxing moment or two.

Here's how I do it:

I make 12 ounces of very strong black tea, let it cool, and make it into ice cubes. (Yes, this takes a little time but it so worth the effort. Using plain water ice cubes just dilutes the chai tea flavor.

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OR... Why I Love Yoga, Take 3!

1. Practice being mindful in every moment.

Meditation - Visualization for Healing Your Gut Health