Ring in the New Year

Wow, here we are on the last day of 2009. As I sit and reflect back to all the wonderful opportunities I've had and all the amazing friendships I've created, I am finding myself so very grateful. Gratefulness is a great tool to softening our thoughts and our bodies. It also allows for an easier pathway to creating a healthier and happier lifestyle. Take some time today to reflect back on what you are grateful for. Perhaps you will write about it in a journal or just sit and ponder all the wonderful things you've been able to experience. Go ahead and give yourself permission to do whatever it is that you feel necessary to cultivate gratitude. Then sit back and experience the feeling. Enjoy this day and be well. Peace, Mary Jo

New Year New You Opportunity

With 2009 almost behind us and a 2010 just a few days away, it's the perfect time to contemplate your hopes, dreams and desires. We all do it. It's completely natural. Some of us are very capable to move on from perhaps a less than ideal year while others sometimes need a little help. In 2008 I was feeling like I needed help in order to create an amazing 2009. Want to know what I did? I committed to making 2009 the best year ever. I didn't care about the coulda, woulda, shoulda's. I let it all go and focused solely on the New Year. Guess what? I had the best year of my life...so far. And so 2010 is going to be even better. I am challenging each one of you to make 2010 your best year ever. Go ahead and committ to yourself. And remember, you can't move forward always lookin in the rear view mirror. Be well & make it an amazing day!
Mary Jo

Green Smoothie Detox

Earlier this month I enrolled in a green smoothie detox program. It was a five day detox plan and it set me on a path that was very clear and inspiring. By simply committing to five days of whole food green smoothies I was able to obtain a sense of peace and mindfulness like never experienced before. And while I still needed to have a light salad a on occasion a piece of break every other day or so, the rewards of this cleanse were amazing. Stay tuned for more details and the opportunity to take part in your very own green smoothie detox regimen. In the meantime, be well.

Merry Holiday Time

This is the wonderful time of year where we connect or reconnect with family and friends. For some, the season can be very joyous and for others it might bring tears of sorrow and, in some cases, tears of joy. This holiday season I spent more time enjoying my life and the gifts that I was blessed with already, instead of going out and buying to make me happy. And so while I sit and wait for my beautiful son Trevor to rise and shine (and open the few but very meaningful gifts from Santa :-), I am experiencing a sense of peace and holiday cheer like never before. My wish for you is that you too will experience the merriest and most peaceful holiday spirit during this holiday season. Peace, happiness and love! Mary Jo

Rock My World!

Last night I learned a lesson of a lifetime. While driving home from my "day job" the job that I do to get by and pay the bills, I was hit by a truck. The driver was a man who was hurrying to get home. In his attempt at hurrying he rear ended me causing my car to hit a huge tree, take out a street sign and eventually land just a few feet from the entrance to the front door of a family I was going to visit. Life is strange the way it helps us to learn. As I sat in the car I felt a feeling of relief. I knew I was hurt, and I knew that my life had hit a "bump in the road." A time when I realized I must choose how I wish to live without the constant feeling of pressure, pressure and more pressure. I am so sure that God, in his beautiful way of creating the Universe, does not want his children to live in a constant state of distress. I mean come on, I teach people how to de-stress. And so while I am home recuperating and loving my time with my animal healers and my sons, I am setting intentions that I know the Universe will allow to come to full fruition and then some! My wish is for yal out there to do the same. Set intentions and live each day as if it's your last. Be smart. Be passionate and remember to be good to You!

Happiness Happens Now

Today during yoga class I picked up my happiness book and happily read a passage to my yogi friends. Happiness, as I know it, can be a very easily cultivated state of mind and being. Here's how...next time you have a low mood or unhappy feeling you simply release it and focus on the now. Focusing on the past and the future can cause unsettling feelings for some people. So the logical thing to do is to focus on the now, letting the past stay in the past and allowing the future to unfold, all the time knowing that you are exactly where you need to be at this very moment. So the next time you're feeling low or stressed, take a deep breath and let the feeling pass. Focus on what you have to be grateful for and smile! Everybody loves you. Now it's your turn to love you. Be well.

Life Transformation

Today I am hosting a teleclass called "End Emotional Eating." While I was preparing for this talk I began to see a pattern in the materials. Every section I was reviewing had to do with transformation. Transforming our relationship with food. Transforming our relationship with others. And of course...transforming our relationship with ourself! Most of the time, this is the most challenging one to deal with. Imagine that...we could be our own worst enemy. But I can tell you that it doesn't have to be that way. You can redecide to start being more compassionate and loving toward yourself. Go ahead and try it for one day. Get up tomorrow morning and feel love and compassion for yourself before you even get out of bed. When you go out for the day, give that love and compassionate feeling to others. Sort of like giving them a beautiful gift before the holiday even gets here. Share your experiences with me on my blog! Have a wonderful day! Mary Jo

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Intelligent Nutrition

If you've ever wondered exactly which nutrients are in which foods, look no more. With my new Intelligent Nutrition online program, you will learn your daily nutrient count and how to improve your food choices. It even prints out a custom meal plan and grocery list. If you'd like to try this program, it's yours for just $10 per month and the first month is completely free! Email me at yoginigal@live.com to get your Intelligent Nutrition program today!

Hot Yoga Studio is Open!

I recently opened my yoga studio in downtown Fredonia, NY. And while we are still working out the kinks with the heat and humidity, the energy and the people have been wonderful! Soon participants will be able to sign up for class online reserving their spot for the class. Stay tuned and in the meantime you can check out the class schedule and other details at http://www.hotyogafredonia.com Happy weekend! Mary Jo

Book Details

Hello my wonderful friends,
With the holiday right around the corner, why not give the gift of confidence to all your friends. My recently published book, Positive Affirmations: A to Z Simplicity is a simple and zanny guide to increasing self confidence one day at a time. In less than a month you could be feeling more self assured and happy! Get yours here! And why not get an extra one for your friends!

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Book Details

Hello my wonderful friends,
If you are in need of positive affirmations geared for your specific need or desire, then my recently published book would the perfect thing to get you feeling more positive and self assured. Click on the link "book details" to get your copy of Positive Affirmations: A to Z Simplicity. Better yet, buy an extra one to give to all your best girlfriends! Enjoy it completely.

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