I had been practicing yoga in studios or my living room for about 15 years before I started doing yoga in the outdoors. When I did start practicing yoga outside, I wondered why I hadn’t done it sooner. The effects of being in nature as I flowed through my Vinyasa, elevated my practice both physically…
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3 Comfort Foods without the Guilt
Cold weather brings on the hankering for carbohydrate and fat laden comfort foods. Here are some options to fulfill the cravings without the extra calories. I am always looking for ways to add extra nutrition to my meals through vegetables and here are a few ways I do that. Serve these main dishes with a…
Weigh less and Feel Great Forever
I struggled with weight, body image and energy since I was very young. I remember being self-conscious  about my belly when I was 2 or 3 years old. My mother and older sisters were dieting consistently and obsessed with their weight all of my life. As a result, I followed directly in their footsteps. Obsessing…
Cope with Winter Weather Stress, Make Soup and Let Go of Illusions
Most of the time I view piles of snow as opportunities for fun and play; they are great for jumping in 🙂 This year Monhegan has gotten hit harder than ever with snow. Instead of viewing the beautiful white scene with joy and wonder, I have gradually felt a hard pit in my belly and a…
5 Tips for Staying Active This Winter
Winter Time Fun Don’t let scenes like the one above keep you from being active this winter. There are tons of ways to stay active this winter despite the blustery snow and cold. On Monhegan we have been getting hit pretty hard, but that doesn’t keep us cooped up inside. We get out and get…
Free Webinar Sunday Series
The third Sunday of each month, January to April, Monhegan Wellness will be hosting free webinars. This month we talked about the Circle of Life: Â 11_the_circle_of_life. Use this PDF exercise to identify imbalances in your life and areas where you may need to focus more energy and attention. Often are eating habits, stress levels, and…
Yoga For Balanced Eating (YFBE) at The Dancing Elephant FAQs
DATES and TIME: Sundays 3-5 pm Four sessions in person at The Dancing Elephant Yoga Studio 16 School St Rockland, ME, 2 sessions online using Anymeeting online forum. In Person sessions: February 8, March 8, April 12&26 Online sessions: February 22 and March 22 Through YFBE, participants will learn the when, where, why and what…
Yoga For Balanced Eating (YFBE) Online Group Session FAQs
DATES and TIME: Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm March 18; April 1, 15, 29; May 6, 20 Through YFBE, participants will learn the when, where, why and what of eating for them as individuals. For participants who eat when they are happy, angry or sad those challenges will be addressed through mindful eating. Participants…
5 Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight On Your Vacation
It’s that time of year, the time to escape the cold and travel to warmer climes. If you are planning a get away this winter, there are a few things you may want to think about as your packing your bags. You may want to think about how to eat healthy while away from home….
Easier to Read: The New Nutrition Label
The new nutrition label should be on foods by this time next year, 2016. It is a great improvement on the current label. Consumers will be able to make more educated food decisions. Eat whole, unprocessed foods that aren’t packaged most of the time. But when you are purchasing foods with a label, do so…