Author Archives: Megan

Floor as Teacher

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Megan

Here is a charming video of a baby named Liv discovering movement in her body over the course of a year. The floor gives Liv feedback and support, while the occasional toy provides her desire to move through space. Two … Continue reading →

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Is It an Underwater Phantasmagoria?
Nope, Just Another Fabulous Day as a Cell.

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Megan

This is an utterly amazing animated video of cellular processes made by the biology folks at Harvard University. As much as I enjoyed “Avatar,” this rendering of the incredible inner life of our cells far surpasses that action flick. Check … Continue reading →

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Weighted Comfort

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Megan

The other day I lay down on the floor, my favorite napping place. I like to feel the pressure of weight against my body, so I laid a folded-up blanket and two yoga blocks on my belly and chest. I … Continue reading →

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I am in a Quiet Forest, I am in a Quiet Forest . . .
Not a Jam-Packed L Train

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Megan

By the time the L train had reached the Bedford Avenue stop on its way to Manhattan yesterday morning, I was pressed up against the exit doors by a mass of fellow commuters. My nerves began to get excited, but … Continue reading →

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Autumn’s Energies at Play

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Megan

We are now deep into autumn, a seasonal phase of contraction. The sun is drawing itself away from New York, closing each day earlier with seemingly great rapidity. Despite the occasional outburst of heat and humidity, the air is cooling … Continue reading →

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Intuit Your Way into a Richer Life

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Megan

A week ago I found myself in the basement of the Mulberry Street Library, seeking a new book. My previous read had been abruptly called back, so I arrived at the library rather blank-minded for my next book. Standing in … Continue reading →

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Wind Blow, Water Flow, Muscles Fire

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Megan

Recently I had the rare pleasure of a leafy-green weekend on the South Fork of Long Island. As my city-toughened hide softened, I felt the brush of the wind against my skin. The body of air felt constantly fresh and … Continue reading →

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Electrolyte Your Life

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Megan

With this summer’s onslaught of heat and humidity, it’s super important to be hydrated and flush with electrolytes. Try this recipe from the magazine Conscious Dancer: 1 qt H2O, 1 qt fruit juice, 3 tbs lemon juice, 1 tsp Himalayan … Continue reading →

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Keep the Grounding Force of Kapha from Weighing You Down

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Megan

One day in April I lay on the lawn of Madison Square Park and gloried in a sunlit day clear of humidity and haze. Great washes of rains had recently cleansed the city’s buildings and streets and spectacularly revived its … Continue reading →

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