Loosen the emotional and physical “grip”

Loosen the emotional and physical “grip” By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on October 11, 2016  It’s a different kind of tension.  Fort Myers Yoga Bird teacher Anna Withrow calls it The Grip. Withrow credits yogi Shari Friedrichsen for introducing her to...

Taming the houseguest from hell

Taming the “houseguest” from hell By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on October 4, 2016 Imagine the houseguest from hell. This person follows you room to room, pointing out your flaws, reminding you of every stupid thing you’ve ever done.  Every time you try...

First date handwriting analysis

The first date handwriting snapshot By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on September 27, 2016  The next time you have a first date, slide a sheet of unlined paper across the table. “Would you mind writing, in cursive, ‘Dear Dad, I would like to go out with...

Three reasons to use an eye pillow

Three good reasons to use an eye pillow By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on September 20, 2016 It’s a meditation tool. Pratyahara, the withdrawal of the senses, is an essential step toward meditation.  Our senses are wild horses, pulling us out of...

Knowing the difference between liking and wanting

Knowing the difference between liking and wanting By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on September 13, 2016 That drink.  That drug. Those shoes.  That lover. You think you like that stuff, maybe even love that stuff.  But, you may just want that stuff, and...