Laurie Desjardins
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Articles by Laurie Desjardins
October 14, 2008
Zen Sticks relaxation meditation tools return to the Yoga Journal Conference with new designs in exotic Taiwanese rainbow wood and rosewood.
August 06, 2008
Relaxation meditation tool designer Sleeping Tiger, LLC helps busy professionals achieve harmony with award-winning customer service.
August 06, 2008
Many times relaxation is simply a shift in mindset. Yet for something so apparently simple, it can take a lifetime to master. Remaining dedicated to meditation can be difficult at times, but is well worth the endeavor. I've written down a few personal tips for achieving a relaxation mindset quickly – for those of us who can't spend days contemplating life on a mountain top.
June 16, 2008
Debt has a way of mounting, and those caught in it start to feel like they have no way out. It can be almost like drowning to some. We're told to invest wisely, or consolidate our debt, or seek other outside help in order to get our financial affairs in order. But what if that's the wrong approach? What if it's not outside, but inside that we need to be looking?
June 16, 2008
For more than five thousand years, meditation has been a part of human life. Though it has its roots in Hinduism, most religions throughout the globe practice one form of meditation or another.
June 04, 2008
If you studiously avoid looking inward, you could be ignoring the true root of your financial problems. Regular meditation with your Zen Stick meditation tool can help you find balance and bring both your immediate wants and long-term goals into perspective. By finding the heart of your behavior, rather than seeking outside ways to treat the symptoms of it, you'll become better at managing your money and your life.
June 04, 2008
Meditation is one of the best ways to reduce stress and improve both mental and physical health. A simple meditation technique can only take 20 minutes, and you'll find yourself less tired and more alert afterwards. That alone will greatly improve your studying.
May 03, 2008
Weight gain, aging, genetics — all these are common causes of back pain. But whatever the source, it can significantly reduce your quality of life. Follow these steps to help your body release pain and stress and accept relaxation and peace.
April 28, 2008
Empathy and compassion are two emotions that make us human. It's the ability to identify with another person, to place ourselves in another's shoes, which allow us to have a greater connection with our fellow man. It's possible to learn compassion and empathy through meditation techniques.
January 14, 2008
About the Author
Laurie Desjardins is a meditation expert and creator of the Zen Stick relaxation tool. If you want to truly align your mind, body and spirit, consider adding the Zen Stick to your relaxation repertoire. For more information about meditation techniques and Zen Sticks, visit http://www.sleepingtiger.org.
January 15, 2008
A spa is a relaxation retreat that can help even the busiest, most stressed people relax, rejuvenate, and regain balance. To accomplish all that, your spa needs the environment and the right tools to facilitate relaxation. Make the most of your customers' visits with these simple tips.
January 02, 2008
Everyone has dreams. They can be as big as the perfect vacation in Alaska, or the hiking trip in the Andes. They might be simple everyday things like eating natural, organic foods every day. Unfortunately for most of us, those dreams are tied to banal things like money, and a 40-hour work week. Is i...