Getting Out of My Head and Into My Body

by Angela Tague // March 7, 2023 // No Comments

I primarily attend yoga classes for mental relaxation. The encouraging meditations soothe my racing mind. The soft music lulls me into a place of comfort. The palo santo helps me focus on deep cleansing breaths and long, lingering exhales. But... Continue reading →

Pot6ted lavender plants at a garden nursery. Tall green plants with purple flower buds.

Migraine Treatment: How I Use Essential Oils for Migraines and Headaches

by Angela Tague // February 7, 2023 // No Comments

I’ve always loved essential oils for their mood-boosting fragrances. But, after being diagnosed with severe migraines with aura last month, I’m now working more with the healing properties of these scenty little friends. Disclosure: This blog is reader-supported, which means... Continue reading →

How a Swaying Tree Alerted Me to a Health Issue

by Angela Tague // January 3, 2023 // No Comments

Forty-five minutes into class we gracefully moved into one of my favorite yoga poses — tree. I love the firm rootedness of the posture topped with beautiful arm branches that grow tall and wide. Tree pose helps me feel grounded... Continue reading →

Author Angela Tague, outside, wearign sunglasses with sun rays shining on her face.

How Imaginary Light Soothes My Chronic Pain

by Angela Tague // September 6, 2022 // 2 Comments

I thought I misheard the instructions. Visualize a white light entering the crown of the head and gently flowing down the spine. Let it settle where you feel tension or pain. As I reclined on my yoga mat, confused, I... Continue reading →

Author Angela Tague showing she got her COVID-19 booster shot. A blue bandage is visible on her upper arm.

Speak Up! A Short Story About Advocating for Yourself

by Angela Tague // August 2, 2022 // No Comments

Sure, we can approve that for you. After months of wavering and wondering if I’d be eligible for a second COVID vaccine booster shot, it took approximately a three-minute phone call with my doctor’s nurse to get approval. We chatted.... Continue reading →

Discovering Details in the Forest: A Zen Meditation Practice

by Angela Tague // July 5, 2022 // 2 Comments

Last weekend I examined an oak leaf. I took note of the curvy bumps and valleys circling the perimeter of the foliage. In the center, veins sprawled like a spider web, each tiny trough shuttling water and nutrients to various... Continue reading →