Yoga Nidra: The Art of Effortless Rest Yoga Nidra has experienced a massive surge in worldwide popularity over the past two decades. You may have seen advertisements and events posted on social media that mention Yoga Nidra. What exactly is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra translates from Sanskrit as yogic sleep, an ancient, structured relaxation technique. Unlike physical yoga practices that involve a sequence of yoga asanas, this practic

Why Your Body and Mind May Benefit from Yin Yoga We live in a world that praises constant movement. Our fitness routines reflect the fast-paced cardio and strength training. Yang movements that are dynamic, fiery, and moving, and sweat-inducing practices. In yoga, there are many different styles, from Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, and Ashtanga to Iyengar and Hot yoga, to name a few. These styles of Yoga, Yang movements, keep the body moving and flowing. However, what if you’re lookin

When I sat down with Kerry Caldwell at Madelyn’s in Las Cruces for an hour, I didn’t just meet a professional. I saw someone who has spent 17 years helping people with human transition. Most people spend their lives running away from the end. Kerry walks toward it. She didn’t set out to be a death doula. It was a calling that found her when her mother was diagnosed with brain cancer. Kerry stepped up to provide the support she needed, and I know that weight personally. When

Today, we find ourselves with a variety of sound practitioners offering a variety of Soundbaths in the community. A soundbath in studios, parks, near the mountains, in national parks, aquariums, and museums. In the last few years, soundbaths have expanded to merging with other modalities, from Yoga and Soundbath, Sip and paint with Soundbath, to Reiki and Soundbath. Creative ways to encourage healing.

For most of her life, Jeni Elflein struggled with obesity. Like so many others, she tried every diet imaginable—low-carb, low-fat, intermittent fasting, juice cleanses, and everything in between. Each new plan came with hope and a promise, and while she’d see progress at first, it never lasted. The weight always crept back on—often bringing more with it. “I kept thinking there had to be something medically wrong with me,” Jeni recalls. “I wanted there to be a reason why I cou