Yoga at your Desk

Work sometimes seems to get in the way of our "Me" time. And if you're a yoga enthusiast, like me, a mid-afternoon session of yoga could go a long way as well as bring an extra spiritual, mental and physical lift throughout the rest of your day.

Now, this is not to say that I don't encourage you to bust out your downward dog in the conference room. More power to you! But if that's not an option, you can practice yoga right at your desk.

Here are some healing yoga stretches you can perform at your desk. Enjoy!

Wednesday's Word

Honor and love yourself. Cherish your true nature. Give yourself the gift of your love and then share it with others. There are hungry people in our world, but more important than physiological needs, they are hungry for love. Each one of us must first find love within ourselves if we are to give love in this world.

With love & sweet regards.

Mahima Meditation Center

Known as the largest meditation center in the Western hemisphere, Mahima Meditation Center is a 39,000 square-foot domed facility located on 1200 acres of Tennessee's beautiful Cumberland Plateau, one of the most bio-diverse regions in the southern United States.

Mahima Meditation Center recently opened its doors on November 8, 2008, as part of the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences.

Mahima, which means "grace" in Sanskrit, will be a place for spiritual awakening, unity, and awareness of the self. Spiritual leader and founder, Sadhguru Vasudev, said "Mahima will not be a place of prayer, but a space with a vortex of energy where people can transform their lives to achieve freedom and a new dimension of perception. Of all the human pursuits, striving to transform oneself into a higher possibility is considered the most sacred."

So, to my dear friends, if you have a spiritual hunger and would like to get in touch with your inner beauty, I feel a journey to Mahima can bring good, positive insight into your life.

Buy Local & Find Farmers' Markets Near You

I encourage everyone to please buy locally grown food in your neighborhood. The reasons are endless, but most importantly it's fresher and tastes better. They are more alive and contain the most nutrients! FACT: Since 1935, the US has lost 4.7 million farms due to industrialization and this has limited our produce to grow in fewer locations. Because of this, our food has to travel. On average, food travels 1,500 miles to grace our plate. Whoa!

Another reason to buy local is it reduces the carbon footprint by less traveling and packaging materials. It also gives back to your community and strengthens your local economy. We need to preserve the farmlands and support endangered family farms instead of allowing corporations to build and destroy it.

I found this really cool site that helps you find farmers' markets in your area, so no excuses. Buy LOCAL!

Remember, Best Tasting Food is Always Close to Home :)