I Love Bunnies...

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Gung Hay Fat Choy! The lunar new year is upon us, so we welcome the Year of the Rabbit. Energetically speaking, this is supposed to be a year of introspection, making improvements in our lives, and a favorable time to cultivate greater peace and tranquility. Whew, just in time!

In honor of this changing of the guard, I thought we could take a quick look at sasangasana, or rabbit pose. This is a pose I love, but rarely remember to do. It is an excellent pose for accessing the back-body, stretching the muscles of the back and bringing greater mobility to the spine, while also stretching the arms and shoulders. This pose is contraindicated for those of us with knee, back, or neck issues. If it doesn't feel good, don't do it. For those who want to give it a go, here's a video demonstration from Moksha Yoga:

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I've posted a new quarterly update on "The Garden" page. Check it out for the latest in our garden happenings. We'll be moving soon, so we've got some major changes coming... I'll keep posting updates there as we start "movin' on up!"

Finally, I stumbled upon an absolutely epic PBS documentary series on India. Premiered in 2009, "The Story of India," was a 6 part series examining India's past, present, and future, celebrating her unfathomably rich culture and spiritual traditions. Mesmerizing imagery is just the beginning in this film that seeks a greater understanding of the multi-faceted jewel that is India. Clearly, I highly recommend it. ;-) It's an instant watch on Netflix, and PBS's website has lots more information. The trailer is below. Until next time, yogis and yoginis:

NAMASTE!