Rules for Self-Development
August 12, 2011 in Authenticity, Communication, Empowerment, Gurus, Gurus + Mentors, Inner Power, Inspiration, Mentors, Pranayama, Ram Dass, Retreats, Self Development, Spirituality, Stress Relief, Truth, Yoga for Emotions, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Sutras
I came across these guidelines for joyful living today in my early morning sadhana (spiritual practice), digging them out from an old primer. A simple protocol for living a sattvic (balanced, vital) life – from my 1st yoga teacher training with Baba Hari Dass from Mount Madonna Center near Watsonville, CA.
For those of you unfamiliar with
How to grieve the death of a loved one + loss
July 29, 2011 in Communication, Emotional Processing, Empowerment, Grief + Loss, Inner Power, Keepin' It Real, Music, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Stress Relief, Truth, v-logs, videos, Yoga for Emotions, Yoga Psychology
Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, a pet, relationship/marriage, job or career that is coming to an end, the aging process, inability to conceive, miscarriage, abortion (including creative abortions) or a devastating heartbreak – it is crucial that we learn to fully express and process the accompanying emotions of grief, anger, loss, sadness, resentment, depression and click to continue….
Hear the Truth – 5 Steps to Hearing the Truth
July 25, 2011 in Authenticity, Communication, Empowerment, Inner Power, Positive Psychology, Psychotherapy, Stress Relief, Truth, v-logs, videos, Yoga Psychology
Practice these 5 steps when you’re heading into a challenging conversation or find yourself in the midst of hearing some TRUTH that you may not quite be ready to fully receive. They will minimize unnecessary negativity, defensiveness and miscommunication.
1. Stay Open – Often when we are in difficult or uncomfortable situations, we tense up and subtly begin to tighten click to continue….
Truth Be Told – 5 Steps to Speaking Your Truth
July 18, 2011 in Authenticity, Communication, Empowerment, Feminine Power, Inner Power, Inspiration, Keepin' It Real, Mantras, Self-Confidence, Spirituality, Stress Relief, Truth, v-logs, videos
The truth shall set you free! Clean + simple. Nothing else liberates us, frees up stuck energy, lightens our load as much as taking an honest look at what’s happening, seeing things clearly and speaking the truth with ease and grace. Here are 5 simple steps to help you start living and telling the truth.
1. NOTICE in what circumstances click to continue….
Send ‘SMILING ENERGY’
July 7, 2011 in Affirmations, Empowerment, Inner Power, Inspiration, Mantras, Pranayama, Self-Confidence, Spirituality, Stress Relief, Truth, v-logs, Yoga Psychology
SEND SMILING ENERGY
What to do when you are annoyed, irritated, disappointed or frustrated with what’s happening in your life?
Celebrate Your Successes
July 5, 2011 in Inspiration, Psychotherapy, Self-Confidence, Spirituality, Stress Relief, Truth, v-logs, Yoga Psychology
What’s the point of all those items on your check list if no one acknowledges them (least of all yourself)?
Do you give yourself permission to be happy with a job well done? Do you let yourself feel proud of your accomplishments + hard work – or simply race onto the next item on your TO-DO list?
Children’s self-esteem is click to continue….
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Day
June 16, 2011 in Empowerment, Inspiration, Stress Relief
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Day
Feeling good every day is my #1 priority.
Below are my top 10 ways to improve my day, mood + attitude!
1. Meditate 15-30 min./day. Plug into Source.
2. Set your intention for the day. What quality do you want to show up with today? (ex. grace, courage, joy, self-acceptance…)
3. EXERCISE! click to continue….
Psychotherapy Goes from Couch to Yoga Mat
April 20, 2011 in Jungian Psychology, Psychotherapy, Stress Relief, Yoga for Emotions, Yoga Psychology
TIME MAGAZINE - April 14, 2009 (reprinted)
by Alana B. Elias Kornfeld
“Talk. Share. Cry. Stretch? Psychotherapy has historically been an exercise of the mind, but in the offices of more and more modern-day mental-health providers, emotional healing is taking place not just on the couch but on the yoga mat.
The burgeoning field is called yoga therapy, and its practitioners click to continue….
Day Spa Magazine features Ashley Turner at Spa Montage
March 18, 2011 in Detox, Montage, Press, Spa, Stress Relief, Weightloss
Organic Spa features Ashley…
March 17, 2011 in Press, Spa, Stress Relief
ORGANIC SPA – February 2011
“Home to some of the most innovative spa and wellness therapies in the States (guests can opt for a “Soul Surfing” lesson in winter months, among other activities), Spa Montage announces its brand new wellness getaways and partnership with Ashley Turner, respected yoga instructor and mind-body expert.
Quarterly retreats click to continue….
