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Winter Solstice Mala: Sun Salutations, Sweat, Surrender, and Silence
Annmarie Ciccarelli Annmarie Ciccarelli

Winter Solstice Mala: Sun Salutations, Sweat, Surrender, and Silence

Sweat dripped from my face onto my yoga mat as I paused in downward facing dog. The smell of incense filled the room. The mantra, the breath, the heat. Moving and breathing together, completely immersed in the practice, the ritual, the discipline, this is The Solstice Mala.

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How to Have an Eco-Chic Holiday Season; Thoughtful, Sustainable, Stylish
Annmarie Ciccarelli Annmarie Ciccarelli

How to Have an Eco-Chic Holiday Season; Thoughtful, Sustainable, Stylish

We gathered for our first Eco-Chic holiday gifting ritual, and the result was beautiful. Emotion and creative spirit poured out as we exchanged gifts from the heart. The cost of this exchange was not monetary but the value of the time and thoughtfulness …good gifts and good vibes, eco-chic.

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The Heart Chakra: Adventures in Pursuing Anahata Chakra Gone Missing
Annmarie Ciccarelli Annmarie Ciccarelli

The Heart Chakra: Adventures in Pursuing Anahata Chakra Gone Missing

This is what I know about the Heart Chakra. The Sanskrit name is Anahata which means “the unstruck sound”, when balanced and aligned brings feelings of unconditional love, compassion, connection and joy. Location- in the center of the chest, said to be the easiest one to feel out of the seven chakras.

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Get Sober-Party Girl Finds Her Path: Yoga and Recovery
Annmarie Ciccarelli Annmarie Ciccarelli

Get Sober-Party Girl Finds Her Path: Yoga and Recovery

This is my story. How a party girl decided to get sober. How I found my path and allowed yoga to open me up to peace and freedom. 
Do you remember the day you decided to change?
The day you woke up?
The day you said there has got to be more than this!

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Party Girl Finds Her Fire, Agni: Uncovering the Spark Within
Annmarie Ciccarelli Annmarie Ciccarelli

Party Girl Finds Her Fire, Agni: Uncovering the Spark Within

Agni-uncovering the spark. This is the beginning. It is not the beginning of my story but it is the beginning of my journey. I was a fun loving party girl, but I was tired, I was heavy, I was a sad woman who had allowed too much to turn into not enough.

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