As I write this, the sky is a perfect blue above the legendary Mt. Shasta. This enormous mountain was created as a volcano, and is said to be a portal to different dimensions, an incredible place of healing, self discovery, and transformation.

It is very sacred, and people make pilgrimages here from all over the world.

My partner, Casey and I are here for the first time. We came down for a workshop on 10-10-10 (October 10^th, 2010). I’ll try to give you the story in a nutshell here.

I road tripped down from Kamloops, BC on my own, taking 3 days to get to San Francisco where I picked Casey up at the airport. It was a perfect day as I drove into the Bay area with my window down and the radio up. I was singing classic rock and dancing in my seat. The American dream of freedom on the road. Really a great day.

I finally left SFO airport with my man once his delayed plane came in and we headed out. After crossing the Golden Gate bridge,

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Are you looking for a positive change in your life? Whether you are the type who needs a little extra motivation to get exercising, a casual exerciser, or even a star veteran.

Early morning exercise can help you in many ways. You are about to learn the benefits of early morning exercise in detail.

Be More Productive Throughout the Day

Early morning exercise will get your brain juices flowing.

In some cases, increased mental activity was recorded for up to 10 hours following completion of exercise in controlled lab studies. So around 4:00 pm when everyone is tired from working, you will still be alert.

This means that you will be able to accomplish more in less time during your work day, whether it’s getting the kids out of the door or taking charge at the office.

Increase Your Metabolic Rate

Getting a sweat on early wakes you up mentally, studies have shown that

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Getting fit is a lot easier than you think. If you need some help getting started, check out the following 10 tips that will help transform your body.

1. Be active most days of the week. Physical activity will help you burn more fat and control your weight.Walking, running, participating in an organized exercise class, raking leaves, and playing outside with the kids are all examples of physical activity that can burn calories and help you maintain or lose weight.
2. Eat mindfully. Many people go through the day eating all types of food without thinking about it. This can add up to a lot of extra calories and pounds.Scraping the last spoonful of food from a bowl when cleaning up after dinner can run up your calorie tab. Think about what you are eating and why. Are you really hungry or eating for some other reason?
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are low in fat and are good sources of fiber. Fiber makes you feel full so you eat less. Eating less will help you maintain your weight.Fruits and vegetables also contain important nutrients that keep the body functioning well. Fill half of your plate with vegetables when eating lunch or dinner.
4. Drink plenty of

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No one wants to be in pain, yet so many of us go around with one or more areas of our bodies hurting, aching, or otherwise saying “Ouch!”

Here’s the thing: pain is your body communicating with you. It’s saying “Something here isn’t working, so can you please change it?”

The really helpful part about pain is that it gives you feedback. If you do one thing, say rounding your lower back, and your back hurts, you know something about that isn’t working. If you do it differently, such as lifting your lower back in and up to create the natural curve, and your back feels fine, you now know that change DOES work, and that’s what your body has been asking you to do (or at least part of it).

It isn’t personal – it’s not like you’ve done something wrong because you never learned how your shoulders want to be held so your neck doesn’t hurt, or that flattening your lower back can lead to serious discomfort.

On the contrary, it’s surprising how few doctors and body workers actually understand the principles of optimal alignment. I frequently work with someone who has exercises from their physio that don’t feel good. When they understand and apply optimal alignment to the same exercises, all of a sudden they feel good.

It isn’t necessarily the action or exercise that brings pain or relief, but the alignment itself that makes all the difference.

How Yoga Therapy Works

I love teaching Yoga Therapy, because generally the person I’m helping gets instant feedback from their body, and they’re grinning from ear to ear in the first five minutes of the private because we’ve already found the cause of the pain and they’ve had a taste of how simple it is to be pain free.

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This is one of my favorite soups, both for flavour and convenience. This morning I actually had it for breakfast, as I was craving something warm and hearty to complement the misty morning.

Generally my soups take an hour or so to prepare, but this one is as instant as a healthy soup can be, making it ideal for when you need to eat right away, or just don’t have a lot of time to cook.

Veggie Miso Noodle Soup

Preparation time: about 12 minutes. Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients: