Health Pivot

06/15/2024

It's that time of year again.... join us this week for FREE Yoga Week, in honor of the 10th International Day of Yoga!

To see a full listing of classes and events, visit: www.idoyogasa.org

03/20/2024

March 20th ~🌎Int'l Day of Happiness 😊
Today, and everyday, sending best wishes to everyone. May you be happy, may you be free from suffering and may you be free to pursue your highest dreams and aspirations.

How do you define happiness in your life, right now? Throughout our lives, our definition of being happy may change, so it's a great exercise to periodically hit the refresh button and write down what is NOW truly brings us closer to that deep, abiding joy from within.

The great sages of old remind us of the difference between superficial and temporary feelings and expressions that make us feel happy in the moment and those perineal ways of being that connect us with the more permanent aspect of ourselves and which create a more authentic connection to bliss and contentment.

Do you have any 'Happiness' rituals that you do everyday? Just like brushing our teeth to keep them bright and shiny, modern research is confirming the need to have a daily mental hygiene, to help preserve, nurture and grow our capacity to be healthy and happy! So, what will you explore today? How will you follow your bliss?

You can check out some great books with research on happiness, like the one from Tal Ben-Shahar, Happier - Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment.
In this great book, he outlines some great ideas, including:
- the four archetypes of happiness
- happiness rituals
- the science of following your bliss
- lifelines vs. deadlines
- time affluence and more...

As an added bonus, you can read a 6 page summary of this great book, or to listen to the audio summary, with this 30-day free trial of the Heroic wisdom platform. Search for the 'Philosophers Notes' by the book title or author and enjoy! Share which ones you like the best and what's the #1 new action you are now inspired to take!! Have fun: Think, Move, Grow!
https://www.heroic.us?fpr=maggie78

Aum Ashram Yoga Day Maggie Grueskin Brian Johnson

12/30/2023

Book Discussion starting soon on Zoom!
Join us today (Dec 30th) for a group discussion and shares on Deepak's newest book: Quantum Body
8:00 AM PST / 10:00 AM CST / 11:00 AM EST

Our beloved Dr. Sheila Patel will be joining the discussion, so bring your questions and join in!
- grab your favorite cup of tea or drink
- no need to have read the book, jus join in to listen ask questions and shares

This is open to all Chopra global instructors, family and friends, so feel free to invite others in your community.

To JOIN Zoom Meeting - click here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81392703433?pwd=HIaLGFwVInXfnH7k9bJ0KtzjHOajsC.1
Meeting ID: 813 9270 3433
Passcode: chopra

10/29/2023

Reflecting on a very special day in NYC with Deepak Chopra at the IIN headquarters, with a bunch of amazing coaches, teachers and visionaries! I'm so grateful that I read Perfect Health by Deepak almost 15 years ago, and thatI I listened to my heart, to venture forward into the health and wellness field. My life has been so enriched and blessed with all the ancient wisdom🙏🏼❤️ and I’m so inspired to share how relevant and timely these guidelines from Ayurveda and Yogic sciences are, as they help to guide us with better and healthier ways to live, love and serve.
How many books have you red by Deepak? I’d love to have you join me on an upcoming project to start doing book reviews on Deepak’s entire set of books!

04/10/2023

Are you getting that little feeling right now? That urge to do some Spring-cleaning?! Oh yeah! It's real, it's the body and mind ready to shift out of the wintery-cold and stagnant energies and to release all that sludge! So, why not try a mental spring-clean!?
Love this, check it out and let us know what you loved the most!

If you are looking for a fresh start, why not begin by doing a little spring cleaning on your mind? Check out five helpful tips for spring cleaning your brain in order to reduce stress and feel rejuvenated.

04/08/2023

Springtime is here and weekends are such a great time to find some new, fun recipes for the week!
What are some of your fave new recipe you’re excited to try out?

https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/7946056/anti-inflammatory-dinner-recipes-in-30-minutes/

Each recipe includes nutrient-packed ingredients like dark leafy greens, garlic and legumes that can help inhibit inflammation. You can make recipes like our One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach and Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing in 30 minutes or less, so you can have a flavorful meal even on....

04/07/2023

Happy World Health Day 💗 April 7th
How will you celebrate Health Today?
https://www.who.int/campaigns/75-years-of-improving-public-health

04/07/2023

It's time to start filling up our body's with "premium" fuel and reduce the burden of eating poor quality foods. Quality in foods matter, as each day our bodies are either being filled with healing benefits of foods, or is being taxed with toxins, additives and "fake-food" like substances that don't get fully digested or absorbed by the body.

So, what's in your fuel tank?

Dive in to explore the amazing and simple ways eating more Quality foods can help you FEEL better and reset your taste buds to experience fresher, cleaner and more vibrant foods.

https://lifestylemedicine.org/Benefits-Plant-Based-Nutrition-Diet-Quality/

Plant-based diets of unrefined, plant-based foods can address poor diet quality by providing macronutrients, micronutrients and fiber.

04/06/2023

Spring is a great time to start a new fitness routine, so here are some great inspirations on how to get that wonderful plant-based protein into your routine. Enjoy! and share which is your fave!?

https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8037047/30-day-high-protein-vegetarian-dinner-plan/

With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these vegetarian dinners are nutritious and tasty choices that will help keep you full and satisfied.

04/06/2023

FREE Stress-Management Workshop in San Antonio, TX
Heal Thyself
April 29th & 30th
To register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ1zSZzv6HBC-vwcnOncZ09IpenAUYw0mSNGbW6CNy9GCcaA/viewform

Chinmaya Mission San Antonio - CMSA

NEW Workshop: 2-Day Stress Management Workshop 🧘🏽‍♀️
WHAT: Heal Thyself
Exploring mind/body wellbeing through science and spirituality
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, April 29th & 30th
WHERE:: Chinmaya Mission San Antonio - CMSA
COST: FREE to register, see link below.

What does a "Yogic Lifestyle" look like?
Join some of San Antonio 's leading experts in the fields of Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatric and Internal Medicine, with guest speakers and featured speaker: Swami Shivatmananda, spiritual guide and Life Coach.

To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ1zSZzv6HBC-vwcnOncZ09IpenAUYw0mSNGbW6CNy9GCcaA/viewform

Venkat Srinivasan Sharvari Parghi Sejal Mehta Hill Country Lifestyle Medicine Center

04/02/2023

Lifestyle Medicine - join us for the next twelve weeks, as we explore Lifestyle Medicine and the six pillars of wellness.

Spring-time🌸is a great time to launch new health habits, join us to share in your journey to restore whole-person wellbeing.

What's your #1 wellness goal you'd like to learn more about? Send me a private message, or post below and I will share an evidence-based flyer with you.

Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance

04/02/2023

What is your favorite way to cultivate inner strength?
I love to share the work done by the Berkeley Center, with a different focus each month, enjoy!
Click here to download the April

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC_Happiness_Calendar_April_2023.pdf