Stable in body and mind
The recipe for a happy Fall is a combination of strength, motion and rest. When the winds intensify, we tend to be less stable, both in...
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- Sep 25
- 1 min
Easing into Fall
The first thing I noticed coming back from The Netherlands was the changed weather pattern. The air was crisp, it rained and the wind was...
marielleschool
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Trip to The Netherlands
This drawing symbolizes my nephew and my daughter when they were 9 years old. My trip to the Netherlands is tomorrow, I am so excited to...
marielleschool
- Aug 29
- 1 min
Kundalini
In the Indian culture the snake represents: creative life force. The Sanskrit therm, "Kundalini Shakti" translates to “Serpent Power.”...
marielleschool
- Aug 24
- 1 min
remedy against excess heat
Do you feel sluggish, irritated or unmotivated? Do you have a headache or does your body feel overheated? Today’s practice will be all...
marielleschool
- Aug 22
- 1 min
The beat of our own drum
“To march to the beat of our own drum” means: "to do something, act, or behave in a manner that does not conform to the standard,...
marielleschool
- Aug 14
- 1 min
Foundation
The gateways to nurture ourselves are diverse and they start with a strong frame work. A Yoga practice helps us to set the foundation for...
marielleschool
- Aug 10
- 1 min
Reflection
Yoga is a mirror because our outer actions reflect our inner states. It reminds me of the statement: “As within so without.” Our practice...
marielleschool
- Aug 8
- 1 min
Sunshine Yoga
Surrounded with sunshine we keep playing with the Summer theme: balancing social activities with mindful moments. We appreciate...
marielleschool
- Aug 3
- 1 min
The swing of things
It is easy to loose the swing of things, the balance between action and rest. Rejuvenation and challenge. Yin and Yang. The results of...
marielleschool
- Jul 31
- 1 min
Cool Yoga
To navigate the heat of this Summer we will roll out our Yoga mats on the beach with a cooling and calming Yoga practice tomorrow. We...
marielleschool
- Jul 27
- 1 min
Emerged in nature
The boundary Waters definitely enlivened my senses: The many quiet lakes and the magical woods with wild blue berries, cherries and...
marielleschool
- Jul 5
- 1 min
Exhale Muscles
The whole situation of diminished air quality in Wisconsin made it very clear to me that I wanted to pour my Yoga mind and body into...
marielleschool
- Jul 2
- 1 min
Fire
Early Summer takes on the fire element with its passion and intensity. It is a period when everything is amplified and emotions are...
marielleschool
- Jun 28
- 1 min
Union
It is easy to get distracted with alignments, strength building and the way our postures look. Yoga is the union between body and mind,...
marielleschool
- Jun 27
- 1 min
Side Strength
The Lateral Fascia ( connective tissue ) line in our body is key to strength. In order for the side body to work properly we want to draw...
marielleschool
- Jun 22
- 1 min
Sun
Native American tribes welcomed Summer Solstice with a sacred Sun dance. The word “Summer” has been traced to the root “sem”, meaning...
marielleschool
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Midline crossing
This week opens the new, fresh season, Summer Solstice: the longest day of the year. The gifts of the official beginning of Summer are...
marielleschool
- Jun 15
- 1 min
Bones
Bones are an active and vibrant part of our bodies because the bone marrow, that lives inside them, is the source of our new blood...
marielleschool
- Jun 12
- 1 min
Labrador
The Labrador stands for loyalty, protection, playfulness and joy. In tomorrow's Yoga class we will free our subtle energy flow, accessing...
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