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7 Ways to Have Tantric Experiences

Is what you’re practicing actually yoga lite? Maybe it’s actually Tantra. Have you ever questioned whether or not you’re a real yogi? Can you call yourself a real yogi if you don’t meditate in a cave, wear a loincloth or orange robes, or know which mantra or mudra to use at exactly the right moment? The fun thing about Tantra is that it embraces life. Whereas stereotypical ideas of yogis often include caves in the Himalayas, minimal wardrobes and renunciation of common everyday living, Tantra … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Have Tantric Experiences

HROI – Happiness Return on Investment

I often say in class that the hardest pose we practice is being ourselves.  Another truth I share is that the body doesn’t lie.  When we’re in a pose on our mats, it’s just us standing or sitting there on the mat; there are no excuses to be made or fingers to be pointed. However, we have to acknowledge our true feelings on the mat as there’s no denying who we are and where we are in our individual lives at any given moment.  Through the practice of yoga we learn to be self-cognizant and … [Read more...] about HROI – Happiness Return on Investment

True Yoga is Not about the Shape of Your Body…

"True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived. Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been; yoga cares about the person you are becoming. Yoga is designed for a vast and profound purpose, and for it to be truly called yoga, its essence must be embodied." ~Aadil Palkhivala, Fire of Love ------------- [Photo credit: Virginie at Teeny Tiny Om] … [Read more...] about True Yoga is Not about the Shape of Your Body…