Glacier National Park - wellness - the art of balance in a changing environment

Long time observers of Glacier National Park know things are changing - the air is warming and the glaciers are melting! However, even with climate change threatening the Glaciers of Glacier National Park, there are more reasons to go there than to watch the last of them melt.

Sure, I'm as concerned about the future of the glaciers in Glacier National Park (and the people and animals that depend on that water for their lives), as many of you are, but while the glaciers are melting, other people are staying healthy by using the splendor, serenity and unspoiled vistas as a place to connect to nature.

Yoga is believed to be a connecting activity between the body, the earth, and the creator. On a recent hike in Glacier National Park with yoga expert a long time friend yoga instructor Robin Bergman-Martin, and her good friend, yoga instructor Liz Doyle, I had a chance to see just how these masters of yoga craft themselves into artful poses amidst the shapes and lines of the most beautiful places on earth, Glacier National Park.

Here's a few yoga photographs from our adventure . . . 

Robin Bergman-Martin's lines reflect natures own angles with her striking King Dancer Pose in front of Mt., Sinopah, in Glacier National Park. Yoga helps connect the mind, spirit, and body with the creator.  ©tonybynum all rights reserved images may not be used without permission.

Liz Doyle, of  Liz Doyle Yoga captures the essence of spirit, mind, and body while balancing on a small rock, in a meditative pose, Two Medicine Lake, Glacier National Park.  ©tonybynum all rights reserved images may not be used without permission.

Robin Bergman-Martin creates a stunning single leg balance pose on the edge of a boulder overlooking Glacier National Park. ©tonybynum all rights reserved, images may not be used without permission.

Liz Doyle manages one of the most difficult poses in yoga, the head balance. Please don't try this one at home, leave it to the real masters of yoga!  ©tonybynum all rights reserved, images may not be used without permission.

After watching these two masters, I have a completely new appreciation for the art and science of yoga.

 “In stillness all conflict must end.” ~ Phillip Urso