Reflections on my Holy Yoga Re-retreat.... Leaving the Corner of the Pasture Hello, Friends! I am one blessed woman! I'm still feeling the warm glow of a joyous weekend in the company of my Holy Yoga family. We gathered at a retreat center in rural Minnesota for lots of Holy Yoga, Bible study and fellowship and it was just what I needed. For new readers of A Vintage Farmwife who are wondering what Holy Yoga is and how could yoga be holy, here is a quick explanation taken directly from … [Read more...]
How to Meditate to Lessen Stress and Increase Joy
How to Meditate to Lessen Stress and Increase Joy Hello, Friends! Today we are going to talk about meditation for Christians, but before we jump into the conversation.... Take a comfy seat, bring your hands together in prayer position, close your eyes. Inhale slowly through the nose, letting your belly expand like a balloon and filling your lungs all the way to your collarbones. Next, exhale slowly through your nose, drawing your naval toward your spine to completely empty your lungs. … [Read more...]
Dirt and Essential Oil
Dirt and Essential Oils-My Side of the Story To many farmers and their wives, there is nothing better than the smell of freshly turned dirt. In a few short weeks the air in our part of the world is going to be filled with it! That fresh, loamy smell signifies a fresh start, new beginnings and good things to come. We anticipate the new farming season and even though we know it means hours and hours of work, our guys will be rearing to get at it. It's what they love and the earthy smell puts a … [Read more...]
Holy Yoga 101-When Two Worlds Collide
Hello, Friends! Can anyone relate? Technology and I have a love/hate relationship. On the one hand, I enjoy writing my blog, posting on Instagram, and looking at everyone's beautiful family pictures on Facebook. And don't even get me started on watching Kiley Phillips and her alter ego, Bernadine, on Snap chat. That girl is so dang funny! Of course, I am just now figuring out how to even watch a video on Snapchat, after being shown several times by our granddaughters, Faith, Liv and … [Read more...]
Holy Yoga is for Everyone-even You!
This is a photo of a quilt that I took on our trip to the Northeast last fall. Isn't it a beauty? I hope whoever made it went to yoga often! They would certainly need to open up the chest after the hours spent over the sewing machine creating this masterpieceHello, friends!The groundhog saw his shadow and that means an early spring. It seems like he was right on the mark today. It is gorgeous here as I'm writing this especially for February! The sunshine works wonders for my state of mind. How … [Read more...]