Karin Bara Yoga

When I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s I remember calling my husband and saying, “Guess what? I have SJOGRENS!! !” His response was “WOW — what is that and why do you sound happy?!” Of course, I wasn’t happy — I was relieved. Relieved that someone finally listened to me. Relieved…

A random bit of beauty….. “Taking off your shoes is a sacred ritual. It is a hallowed moment of remembering the goodness of space and time. It is a way of celebrating the holy ground on which you stand. If you want to be a child of wonder cherish the…

This post was written by my friend, Don Streit, who graciously shares his top coping strategies for easier breathing during an unprecedented pandemic. Thank you, Don! Karin asked me to share my top three mental health tips during this pandemic time of crisis. It sounded like an easy thing to…

Here are a few things I found this week that I think are worth sharing.Last week I posted a link about another great CALS service, Learn With the Masters, and this week Little Rock’s own Museum of Discovery is offering At Home Discoveries, very cool and worth checking out. And,…

Monday morning news: “According to the Surgeon General, America will be hard hit with the virus this week.” Hmph. Happy Monday. This doesn’t even feel like a bad sci-fi movie anymore. Two weeks ago we did not have a single case of COVID19 in Arkansas. Today, there are 176 confirmed…

Here is a beautiful poem, which right now feels like a gentle, healing balm. Enjoy, my friends. “Pandemic” by Lynn Ungar What if you thought of it as the Jews consider the Sabbath— the most sacred of times? Cease from travel. Cease from buying and selling. Give up, just for…

If you’ve ever been to one of my yoga classes you have probably heard me say, “We will begin our practice with awareness. It’s a good way to begin our practice, and it’s a good way to begin our day. And, we end the practice with gratitude — it’s a…

I called my doc today to find out about any additional precautions autoimmune patients should take regarding the coronavirus. I visited with the nurse and told her that those in my yoga classes are often living with autoimmune or other chronic health issues, which translates into a compromised immune system….

Here is a snippet of the email I sent to those in my yoga classes at the beginning of the month: …Now, regarding New Year’s resolutions- I’m curious to know if you make any. Of course, you all know me well enough to know that I am a Type A…

Yes. Well, in my humble opinion, yes. This question has come up several times this week so, as someone who studies and teaches yoga, and chair yoga, I thought I would offer my own clarification and some words from those who practice chair yoga. First, overall, yoga classes can vary…

“Do you take medication?” This is a question I am asked often from others who also deal with autoimmune issues. I do not take any medication specifically for autoimmune issues. Both my PCP and rheumatologist are great about taking a holistic approach to management and healing. My rheumatologist has recommended…

Approximately 4 million Americans are living with Sjogren’s – sometimes called Sjogren’s Disease or Sjogren’s Syndrome. I am one of those 4 million and often keep this information close to the vest. My friends and family know I have this but for the most part, I deal with it and…

Sometimes, anxiety can hit you right between the eyes– and it can range from an elevated heart rate to full-on panic. At one time or another, it happens to most of us, and when it does, it helps to remember a few key concepts: Have some anti-anxiety tools in your…

Whenever I find an interesting book (interesting in my own opinion) I like to share it with others–and most often, the “others” are those in my yoga classes. Recently, in my Tuesday Chair Yoga class, we talked about a few books for those who live, or dabble, in some form…

Most of my friends and yoga clients know that I have a couple of autoimmune issues. In 2014 I was diagnosed with both Celiac and Sjogren’s. Getting diagnosed was not a smooth or linear process and I’ve learned that living with these two issues can be challenging. I believe the…