YOGISHA for H.I. SOCIETY: January 2013

Hello H.I. Society
Stay warm on the inside and out!

Workout
Get a heart pumping, body & organ warming, toxin removing 10 minute workout in the morning as you start your day. Surely you can commit to 10 minutes!
Whether it be Yoga, squats and bicep curls or jumping rope in place, it all counts.
Don't you deserve it? Find the time to do it! Wake up 10 minutes earlier, you'll be glad you did!

Clothing
Make sure that you wear layers in these temperatures.
Sweaters, hoodies, thermals underneath denim or slacks are your best friends in the cold!
Do tie a scarf around your neck and even your mouth so that you are not inhaling to much cold, this will protect your lungs. You should have on a hat, but if you think you're too cute to wear one, at least have your ears covered; earmuffs will do the job. You want to make sure your hands are in gloves if not in your pockets. Frost Bite will come wherever skin is exposed for too long of a time in certain temperatures. Last but surely not least- Get a pair of warm boots if you don't already have a pair. I don't know what I'd do without my UGGS or NorthFace boots! They are both lightweight, warm as ever and serve different purposes.
The Uggs can be worn everyday for warmth as long as it's dry out, but the Northface boots I wear if its snowing or sleeting.
They are waterproof and NOTHING gets in these babies! and Yes!
Get a pair of boots that are comfortable, warm and cute!
You don't want to feel like your outfit is being sacrificed while dressing warm. There are tons of options out there that are practical, functional and fashionable.

Food
These are the days to have warm food to nourish your body in these cold temperatures.
In the A.M.- Try a bowl of cream of wheat or better yet oatmeal, it's warm and hearty and also lowers cholesterol! Sprinkle some raisins or almonds on top with a teaspoon of brown sugar and BAM!

In the Afternoon- Nothing like a bowl of warm soup, thin or hearty it doesn't matter, add a sandwich with multigrain bread and you should be more than satisfied. Chili is great too, these foods will sustain our appetites.

You can have tea throughout the course of the day.
Peppermint, ginger, Jasmine, dandelion, green and chamomile teas are yummy and great for digestion.

In The P.M.- Stews are great to have for dinner. Anything hearty that gives our bodies the veggies, provisions and protein it needs to be satisfied will warm us up. These are all great candidates for comfort food, in this uncomfortable cold that is delicious and nutritious.

Winding Down
Last, but NOT least, take a hot shower or better yet a bath. Warm your heart with some chanting or some instrumental soothing music in the background. Light a candle, burn an incense. Breathe.
Inhale deeply, Exhale deeper. Aaaahhhhhhh!
Now go and spread the warmth to others from your mind, body and spirit.

There's always time to create warmth...... Inside and out.

Be Blessed!
Peace, Love, & Good Health!
* Don't forget Good Fashion too! ;-D