Articles

A Clear Path
By Heather Skoll ~ June, 2008

image It is challenging
To forge ahead
When your vision is not clear.

It is challenging
To decide
When the choices have not presented themselves.

It is challenging
To expand
When you need time to contract and compose.

It is challenging
To rest
When you have to make a decision.

It is more easeful
When you take time to pause
And begin to envision

It is more easeful
When the choices come forward more clearly
And the decisions become easier.

It is more easeful
Once the decision is made
And your path begins to present
Its steps before you.



Growing Pains
By Heather Skoll ~ May 2007

image As we grow and expand our knowledge
We open to new worlds that are infinite
Our bodies flourish
Our spirits are happy
We feel a sense of peace within.

Just like a tree
That begins from just a seed
With the potential to grow and blossom
And can adapt to all kinds of conditions
Of course when the conditions are just right
The tree flourishes too.

However, growth is not without pain
We often have to push against resistance
To discover just how strong we really are.
We experience pain when we feel broken in some way
And healing hurts too.

Like the tree
We still grow our branches even if we have to find
Another way.
We have an innate sense of not only survival
But overcoming, improving, learning and growing.

We can strive for the best life possible
We can believe that we are worth it
Because when we grow in to our stunning and extraordinary selves
The entire world benefits.



Thawing Out
By Heather Skoll

image Outside the weather is getting colder
The ground is snow covered
The wind is blowing
We need to wear a jacket, hat and gloves.

Inside, what is the weather like within you
Are you cold, and covered up
And frozen shut??

What a paradox
If we can stay warm in our centre
While the temperature drops below zero outdoors.

Better yet,
If we have been emotionally shut down
And can melt our frosty spirits
Though the winter looms outside.

There is no better time
Than NOW
To let go
And allow the thawing out to begin
Spring can always be just around the corner
In our hearts.



Change
By Heather Skoll

image Change is inevitable.
Seasons change.
People come and people go.

If we can look at change without judgement
That it is neither good or bad, but just is
Then perhaps we can flow more easily
with change and transition.

Spring is here.
Warmer temperatures
Rain
Lighter jackets
Shoes
More sunshine.
CHANGE.

And then sometimes change means
Someone leaves
Different circumstances
New opportunities
Pain and emotion
Letting go and accepting
GROWTH.

When a door shuts, a new door opens
I invite you to keep your heart open
Listen to the thoughts in your mind
And breathe, and breathe
Hear your soul speak
Telling you who you are
Only change can help you grow
To be the best you can be…



3 Minute Simple Detox Yoga Flow

1. Hardy Pose (sit on your heels) for 3 full breaths

2. Wind Releasing Pose (lie on your back)
  - bring right knee to chest for 3 full breaths
  - bring left knee to chest for 3 full breaths
  - bring both knees to chest for 3 full breaths

3. Lying Down Twist (lie on back, knees to chest)
  - move knees to the right, try to rest knees on the floor turn head to the left
  - hold for 3 full breaths
  - move knees to the left, try to rest knees on the floor turn head to the right
  - hold for 3 full breaths

4. Cobra ( lie on belly, hands under shoulders)
  - lift head, shoulders, and chest – hold for 3 full breaths

5. Pose of Tranquility – Relaxation Pose – Shivasana
  - lie on your back, eyes closed, palms facing upward – for 9 full breaths



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905-770-5611 or heather@movementfromwithin.com