Got a headache?  I do tonight.  Here’s what I am going to go do right after I log off.  It has really helped me in the past, hope it works wonders again tonight.

It’s called the Supported Headstand, or Salamba Sirsasana.  And it goes like this:

-Put a pad or your mat on the floor, and kneel down

- Clasp your hands, intertwining your fingers. Set your forearms on the floor

-Roll your upper arms slightly outward, while pressing the insides of your wrists firmly into the floor

-Position the crown of your head on the floor.  Gently push your hands together, and cup the back of your head with your hands

-Inhale, and lift your knees slowly off the floor

-Slowly walk your feet closer to your elbows, while keeping your heels elevated

-Press the shoulder blades against your back, and lift them up towards the tailbone

-Exhale and lift your feet off the floor. Be sure to lift both of your feet at the same time. Bend your knees if necessary to do this

-Continue to press your shoulder blades against your back; widen them if needed to give you more support

-Beginners should probably hold this for about 10 seconds only.  Advanced practitioners should be able to hold the pose about three minutes. Bring youself down slowly with an exhale

Ok, this should take care of my headache.  Give it a try, and take it slowly at first.  It really relieves headache stress and pressure, and soothes your mind.  Really nice.

Peace 

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Well, it’s not earth-shattering news, but apparently, there is a new category for folks who are vegetarians MOST of the time :-)  You’re called flexitarians, and around Thanksgiving, I have to admit, I become one of you, too.

 In fact, the food industry is targeting these folks, providing vegetarian fare with just a wee bit of protein on the side.  Flexitarians could and would be considered vegetarians most of the time.  But when a slice of meat or fish passes under their noses, they don’t say no.  And restaurants and grocery stores are beginning to package food and menu items just for you!

In truth, a true vegetarian diet can be deficient in protein, iron and essential amino acids.  You do have to be vigilant about what you eat to be a successful vegetarian or vegan.  So from a nutritional perspective, there is an argument in favor of the “flexitarian” diet.

As someone who practices yoga and meditates regularly, I really do buy into the belief that it is healthier for me spiritually to abstain from meat–although I do like my holiday turkey and fish at times. 

Either way, it is kind of an interesting way to categorize the almost-vegetarian person.  And here I thought I was just cheating a little. Didn’t know a whole new category was emerging just for me and my comrades :-)

Peace. 

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