Liza Laird
- Nov 12, 2019
Breathe Deep
Pranayama (breathing practices) are great ways to calm the nerves, quiet the mind, and reset the nervous system. When knitting we can get...
Liza Laird
- Dec 15, 2018
Mindful Intarsia
Knitting is like yoga, a mindful exploration of the self. How you are on your yoga mat is how you are with your knitting and in your...
Liza Laird
- Aug 3, 2018
Are mistakes even real?
I was in yoga class the other day and we were playing around with this pose called Fallen Angel. It is an arm balance that starts in side...
Liza Laird
- Jan 25, 2017
For the Love of Mala
What are mala beads? Are they a decorative necklace or spiritual piece? Literally, mala translates from Sanskrit to English to mean...
ragline
- Aug 31, 2016
Stretch it Out
As knitters, we understand the importance of keeping our hands healthy so we can knit non-stop. When a tiny pain pops up we make sure to...
Liza Laird
- Feb 13, 2016
Mini-Breaks
No matter if you are spending hours at your computer or clicking away with your knitting needles taking mini-breaks are important to keep...
Liza Laird
- Feb 6, 2016
Quiet Time
When is the last time you shut off your phone, stepped away from your electronics or just didn’t say anything for a few hours? I’ve been...
Liza Laird
- Jan 30, 2016
Meditative Knitting
The meditative nature of knitting helps reduce stress. I was reminded of this when I started knitting a new project. It was a kerchief...
