Growing Food and Practicing Yoga

"Nurturing Ourselves Mentally, Spiritually, and Physically..." is what the Well&Fit Community Challenge is all about.

This is also what the practice of yoga is all about. According to the Yoga Journal Mandy Ramsey, SEARHC's Community Wellness Advocate and Yogini, shared with us.

Yoga is referred to as a practice, I have always appreciated this. Meaning something that you systematically do, preferably daily, in order to become proficient. I believe the act of Wellness and Fitness also needs to be a practice in our lives.

Mardell Gunn, local master gardener, shared some fantastic seedlings about growing our own food. A practice she has adopted for a "sense of rightness".

1. Choose seeds made for a short growing season.
2. Catalogs - Pinetree, Seeds of change, Johnnies
3. Look for heirloom and organic, no hybrids if you want to keep your seeds for the next season.
4. Pick crops for your region
5. Use starts that are healthy and not root bound
6. Give starts plenty of space and light
7. Pay attention to the growing season - don't be surprised if you see an Aug stall out.
8. To avoid mold plant large leafys in spaces with good air flow
9. Root cellars can work great for long term storage - keep at 38-40 degrees and make sure to ventilate
10. Don't be a slave to your plants - try a drip system i.e. "drip works" and utilize easy compost techniques
11. Learn from your friends/neighbors who are succeeding

What do you practice, currently, for a "feeling of rightness"? (Living right, in balance and taking care of yourself)