Personal Care Tip: Strength, Serenity and Style Through Yoga

How to be your most fabulous, beautiful self: I'm the author of "Yoga Chick" (Jan 2006, Warner Books), which advocates the healthy and natural yoga flow lifestyle. Beauty begins on the inside, with a large dollop of self love and self knowledge arrived at through introspection and meditation, curiosity about the world, good food, deep breathing and physical activity, nurturing relationships and outlets for self expression. The yoga flow lifestyle helps you get in tune with the rhythms of nature and yourself. Internal beauty enhances the effectiveness of the lotions and potions science and/or Mother Nature offer us. Here's a few simple things you can to to for peace of mind, better relationships, better health, a positive outlook on life.

• Start each day with a few deep breaths and good old fashioned cat stretch.
• Eat real food for breakfast -- eggs, yogurt, fruit, meat.
• Stand tall, smile and greet the world with enthusiasm.
• Transition into the evening by telling someone you love them.
• Make an entry in your gratitude journal, pray or meditate before going to bed.
• Get lots of sleep.