Samadhi. Nobody can get you there except you. Okay, there may be one exception: Shakti Phat. This is when an ascended master yogi gathers all her—but typically his—spiritual energy to awaken yours. And does. Simply by touching you on the forehead. Shazam! Suddenly you see you are a drop in the ocean, and the ocean is you. Suddenly you see you are infinitesimally small, and also the size of the universe. Suddenly you know we are all made of star stuff. No doubt. No question. This place of … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Yoga Teacher
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How to Practice Downward Facing Dog Correctly
One of the most foundational poses to any yoga practice is Downward Facing Dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana. This posture not only relives lower back pain and sciatic nerve discomfort, but also helps to minimize depression and tightness in the hamstrings. It stretches the body from the fingertips to the heels, opening all the muscles of the spine, neck, shoulders, chest, lats, buttocks, thighs, hamstrings, calves and Achilles tendons. If putting pressure on the wrists does not feel right for you … [Read more...] about How to Practice Downward Facing Dog Correctly
10 Reasons Your Happiness is Worth It
“I’m overwhelmed.” “I’m stressed.” “I’m too busy.” “I don’t have time.” You can never have time. Time just passes. Nobody can own it, have it, or possess it. Time passes, no matter what you choose to do with it. And you—you gorgeous, loveable soul—are worth it. You are worth doing something beautiful for. You are worth getting deeply happy for. You are worth diving into your very own honeyed-up, loved-up version of the perfect day for. You are worth it. Your happiness is worth it. Pursuing … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Your Happiness is Worth It
5 Ways to Incorporate Yoga Into a Busy Day
We all want to stay fit and flexible, calm, cool and in charge. One way to do this is by incorporating yoga into your busy day. Instead of thinking of your morning or evening yoga class as the only way to keep yoga a prominent portion of your daily schedule, you can do yoga in small increments throughout the day. Here are five ways to do yoga, all day, every day even when you are busy: Take Deep Yogic Breaths You can deep breathe when you are driving, when you are standing in line at the grocery … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Incorporate Yoga Into a Busy Day
Balancing Chakras with Yoga
Men of great knowledge actually found out about the chakras – their workings, their petals, their sounds, their infinity, their co-relationship, their powers. They found that the life of a human is totally based on these chakras. They developed into a whole science. This total science gave birth to Kundalini Yoga. That is how Kundalini Yoga was born.” – Yogi Bhajan Yoga provides benefits that are not only physical but mental as well. Yoga asanas help to improve our flexibility, strength, … [Read more...] about Balancing Chakras with Yoga
The Giving Tree: 20 Days of Giving
It’s a funny thing about giving. Even though my life is about being of service, even though everything I do to create a living and a life I love stems from helping other people do the same...I still (STILL!) get all caught up in focusing on getting what I want. To name a few: I want to change the world, reach the world, be free and in love with the world and help others do the same. How does this all play out? I want to continue to build up my coaching practice and my yoga teaching—and can you … [Read more...] about The Giving Tree: 20 Days of Giving
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