by Amy Walton | Jul 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Bare feet walking on a yoga studio floor is one of my favorite sounds! As I write this post, I am sitting on my deck in the early evening, listening to gentle breezes and a bit of ambient noise. I am not listening to music or chatting on my phone or having any other...
by Amy Walton | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
A planter is a sacred container for growth… and not too different from our own sacred spaces. Sacred containers… what are they? I use that term–sacred containers–in my yoga classes. I previously used it with coaching clients when I was...
by Amy Walton | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
I recently spoke at a women’s retreat at my church. Our focus was on prayer and the armor of God, as depicted in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I was assigned the breastplate of righteousness and the belt of truth, so as part of my presentation, I spoke...
by Amy Walton | Jun 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Even in the Stark Gray of Loss… We Can Find Living Water During one of my last therapy sessions, my therapist casually mentioned she’d like to do some work with me regarding Russ, my late husband who vanished at sea over 33 years ago. I didn’t...
by Amy Walton | Jun 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Grab Your Calendar, and Start Planning… and Living Again! For divorced individuals, especially single parents rebuilding a daily routine, the hardest part often isn’t the paperwork, it’s the afterward: the quiet, the second-guessing, and the way a former...
by Amy Walton | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
A couple years ago, I did a continuing education program on breath work with the wonderful Kathleen Kramer, a very seasoned yogini who lives in my area. Not only did Katie teach me much about the power of our breath, she inspired me with a meditation she...
by Amy Walton | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Yoga Mat and a Bolster Can Be Great for Fitness and Relaxation! Busy parents juggling work and wellness, remote professionals with stiff shoulders, and renters in small spaces often share the same frustration: the home setup meant to support health turns into...
by Amy Walton | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Busy professionals juggling work, family, and a constant stream of notifications often sense something quietly slipping: self-connection. Technology overuse can blur emotional signals, feed mental health challenges like restlessness and scattered focus, and...
by Amy Walton | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
My oldest granddaughter and me in December 2008 Our family celebrated a milestone event last week when my oldest granddaughter graduated high school. I’ve never had the joy of living near my grandchildren, as their dad’s military career saw them...
by Amy Walton | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
I live in an area of my city that’s near a hospital and a fire station, so the sound of sirens is frequent. The people in my neighborhood take care of their yards, so the mingled sounds of lawn mowers, edgers, and leaf blowers are nearly constant. Add to all of...
