Continuum Wellness News

I’m pleased to present this guest post written by Sa Mut A. Scott, yoga teacher and empowerment coach, and for full disclosure, a dear friend. Her topic is “What is Pure Yoga”? A great question. If you are a yoga practitioner why do you engage in your practice? Is it for tight abs, enlightenment or [...]

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Enlighten Up!Ok this is technically a documentary, or docudrama, not a scripted movie. With that out of the way, it was rather an interesting film. The premise is a little quirky. A newbie is immersed in yoga for six months and during this time the entire experience is tracked. Personally I don’t agree with the [...]

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By Catherine Carter All food is not the same. Of course nutritional content varies, the quality of the soil the food is grown in, the growing methods, harvesting method. The love and intention of the farmer to grow nourishing crops also contributes to the quality of the food. Part of learning how to detox is [...]

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by Catherine Carter Looking for a better way to relax? Here is a method of relaxation that is enjoyable and easy. It is Yoga Nidra. Known also as ‘the sleep of the yogis’. This is a form of ‘wakeful’ sleep. While performing the method it is important to stay awake (internally). This yoga benefits the [...]

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