http://www.spiralsoflight.com/crystalblog Handcrafted gemstone chakra jewelry, bracelets and crystal suncatchers from Spirals of Light creates unique handmade jewelry: Yoga jewelry, healing jewelry, new age jewelry, metaphysical jewelry and gemstone jewelry. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.spiralsoflight.com/crystalblog/reflections_essays/practicing-yoga-by-the-lake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=practicing-yoga-by-the-lake http://www.spiralsoflight.com/crystalblog/reflections_essays/practicing-yoga-by-the-lake/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:38:07 +0000 Spirals of Light http://www.spiralsoflight.com/crystalblog/?p=511 The  early morning sunlight filters through the Gambel Oaks and Ponderosa  Trees.  The hummingbirds are already active, searching for anything red, including my bandana.  There is a deep quite, a peace in these woods. I take my yoga mat down by the lake.  Big mountain views greet me. The lake is reflective this morning, gentle  ripples creating never ending patterns. I place my yoga mat on the grass, in the sun, craving the warmth. The  cool mountain air brings a chill to my still sleepy body.  As  I begin my yoga  practice I face the sun in the east and begin doing Sun Salutations ( Surya Namaskar), sweeping my arms up over my head, reaching towards the sun, giving thanks for the warmth it provides, shining light on these beautiful grasses that surround this mountain lake.  I bow down towards the earth, connecting to the Mother who provides me with everything I need.  As I bring my hands back together in Namaste I give thanks for this day. >> Continue reading]]> http://www.spiralsoflight.com/crystalblog/reflections_essays/practicing-yoga-by-the-lake/feed/ 0