Melinda Emily Thomas

Category: Wellness

  • Breathe with Ease: An Essential Practice for Allergy Season!

    Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Prana:    Pra –  first unit     na = energy Breath is the first gift of life. It is an external manifestation of prana. Breathing well leads…

  • Love the Skin You’re In

    “The body is your temple.  Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.”~B.K.S. Iyengar   It’s 6:00am. I’ve been awake since 2. My mind, while alert, is racing and my body is vibrating… like I could leave the boundaries of my skin at any moment. I tried meditating, breathing, doing the dishes, reading,…

  • Love the Skin You're In

    The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in. ~ B.K.S. Iyengar  It’s 6:00am. I’ve been awake since 2. My mind, while alert, is racing and my body is vibrating… like I could leave the boundaries of my skin at any moment. I tried meditating, breathing, doing the…

  • On Practice: An Interview with Michelle Corey

    In preparation for the upcoming Cultivating Your Personal Yoga Practice Online Retreat which starts Monday, February 3rd, I’ve been thinking about and collecting wisdom from local and international yoga teachers as well as student-practioners on aspects of a personal practice. Since many of you know this snazzy lady, I thought I’d share my interview with the one and…

  • What I'm Challenging Myself to Do Everyday

    It’s only January 16th and already 2014 feels like it has been around for quite some time. My word has embedded itself deep in my psyche and it’s been a pleasure and a challenge to watch it begin to manifest in my daily thoughts and actions. The conversations I’ve had with many of you regarding…

  • What I’m Challenging Myself to Do Everyday

    It’s only January 16th and already 2014 feels like it has been around for quite some time. My word has embedded itself deep in my psyche and it’s been a pleasure and a challenge to watch it begin to manifest in my daily thoughts and actions. The conversations I’ve had with many of you regarding…