Snowflakes, winter nights, and the ache for perfection become entry points into a meditation on mystery and magic in everyday life. Drawing on memory, mindfulness, and art, Marcia invites readers to loosen their grip on perfection and fear to rediscover peace and wonder.
Read MoreWhat if starting the new year didn’t require resolutions—or guilt—but curiosity and compassion? This month, Marcia offers a gentler approach to starting the year, reimaging intentions through movement, mindfulness, and even a few unexpectedly athletic household chores.
Read MoreThe clock may have changed, but our bodies haven’t caught up. As we stumble through the time warp into the holidays, it’s the perfect moment to pause, breathe, and remember: wellness isn’t seasonal — it’s essential.
Read MoreWhat are the ingredients of a brave, peaceful, and meaningful life? Marcia explores a lesson from her most recent retreat to Greece, along with sharing beautiful images from the trip.
Read MoreWhat if…? In this moving reflection, Marcia explores the powerful idea that our rejected paths hold as much weight as the ones we walk. She invites us to look at our own life stories not with longing for what might have been, but with deep gratitude for what is.
Read MoreFeeling stuck in today’s chaos? Carrie shares how ancient Zen teachings, yoga, and creative practices can help you rediscover flow — that energizing, present state when creativity and peace take over. Join us to explore how simply showing up — on the mat, with a pen, or through the breath — can become your path forward.
Read MoreSummer is short in Minnesota. We honor each long, warm, slow day. But as the season begins to turn, we consider what makes autumn - especially the equinox - such an important time for ritual.
Read MoreThere are so many ways to fall... This month, Marcia explores the crucial importance of falling in love with life, as the season of fall approaches…
Read MoreJuly finds beach life in full swing in Minnesota, and nothing says summer more than a book on the beach. Check out seven of Marcia’s top recommendations for your beach reading list this summer.
Read MoreWhat should we do when the bad stuff in our lives piles up? Is there are way to get out of the continuous loop of stress and rumination? One way is to recognize abundance in our lives.
Read MoreTaking risks can be intimidating; if it weren't, it wouldn't be a risk. However, staying stagnant and not challenging ourselves prevents growth. As human beings, growth is essential. We learn, adapt, make changes, and evolve. By taking risks, we can achieve small successes, feel empowered, and experience the positive effects of moving in a direction we desire in our lives.
Read MoreTravel changes you. When you travel, you grow. You learn to listen. You become a citizen of the world. Join Marcia as she recounts her travels, both personal and with Green Lotus, and extends an invitation to you to travel with us
Read MoreIf you’re confronting grief, here is a first-aid love offering for you. When it hits you, remember that grief is normal, fully human, and manageable. When it surprises you, even after many years, remember the Buddha’s advice about all emotions and feelings that come calling: Open your door and invite them in for tea and visit with them with kindness.
Read MoreWe will never live in a stress-free world. So, how do we help our bodies and minds, when we encounter those stressful moments? Zen Buddhism teaches that as human beings, it is the nature of the human condition to suffer. However, there is a path to alleviate those conditions. Luckily for us, you don’t have to be a Buddhist nun or monk, or even commit to the religion itself, to practice helpful techniques deriving from these original teachings.
Read MoreWhat do you do if you find out that your bone mineral density is low and you may be on the path to osteopenia or osteoporosis? Weight bearing exercises can rebuild BMD and slow or reverse the process. Luckily, yoga can play a crucial role in preventing and managing BMD loss. By combining strength, flexibility, balance, and mindfulness, yoga offers a holistic approach to bone health.
Read MoreA palette of bright yellow and coral; riotous reds, oranges, and purples. Vibrant prints and tropical colors form one word in my mind: Spring! And Knowing spring stands just around the corner helps to ease some of our stress…
Read MoreIn our post-pandemic world, we have grown used to not being touched. Friends hug less, acquaintances and strangers are less likely to shake hands, and yoga teachers have significantly reduced their hands-on guidance for their students. Is it time to bring back the option of touch, with student consent, in a yoga class?
Read MoreWhen we are scared, stressed, or startled, our heart starts to race and pound within our chest. It is an instant feeling, unlike the increased heart rate that comes gradually as we exercise. Luckily, yoga provides us with a heart-healthy, calming pose for just those moments…
Read MoreCardiovascular diseases contribute to 32% of deaths globally. Did you know that yoga has proven benefits for your heart health?
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