In line with the principle of Ahimsa, which translates as “non-harming,” as yogis we’re continually looking for ways to live in a peaceful way on and off the mat. This includes seeking ways to minimize our impact on the environment. Living green and remaining in balance with nature is not just something to practice at home. We have a responsibility to try to live it in all we do, all over the world—including how we do our yoga and where we go on vacation. After all, why should we live at home … [Read more...] about Is Your Yoga Earth-Friendly?
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Happiness Starts with this Habit
We are taught at a very young age that it is our right to pursue happiness—and most of us try a little bit of everything all in an effort to become happy. We try making a lot of money; we try this or that diet; we get into this or that relationship; we serve this or that charitable organization—it’s all about happiness. Try thinking of something you’ve done because you wanted to be unhappy—it’s impossible, right? The pursuit of happiness drives us to action. So, we’re all after the same … [Read more...] about Happiness Starts with this Habit
10 Ways to Find Peace
1. Get into your body. When we’re not feeling peace, it’s usually because we’re not feeling at all. We’re thinking. And we’re believing all these non-peaceful thoughts. We’re also feeding them with more energy. So to stop feeding the thoughts, and feed peace instead, we drop away from the part of our brain in charge of thoughts and into the part of our brain in charge of physical sensation. Do some asana, go for a jog, wrestle with your dog, or just lie down and breathe into every space in … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Find Peace
Are you Still Growing? The Meaning of Intention
The only difference between a flower that is alive and one that is dead is that the live flower is still growing. ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer Intention is defined as setting an expectation for yourself, an expectation for your personal evolution. Going to yoga class helps us reconnect to our commitment to grow by giving us time to focus on our key intentions known as sankalpa. The consistency of the yogic practice (sadhana) supports us to keep these promises. When we come to the mat we inherently contract … [Read more...] about Are you Still Growing? The Meaning of Intention
Another Kick in the Pants from the Universe
I love it when the universe sends me messages. But sometimes I can be a little dense, and it takes a few repeats or beats over the head for the lesson to finally soak in. The perfect example of this occurred a few weeks ago in my Wednesday yoga class as I was sharing a few passages from the book Soul to Soul by John Mundahl and read this quote by Anthony DeMello: “There’s only one reason why you’re not experiencing bliss at this present moment, and it’s because you’re thinking or focusing on … [Read more...] about Another Kick in the Pants from the Universe
Swapping Fear for Fierceness
Hey lovely you. Is something calling you? Do you feel like there’s more out there? Is there more you want to do in the world? Are you afraid to take the next step? As a graduate of Fear 400 for Life, I’m here to tell you that I understand being afraid. I spent the first two decades of my life afraid of parties. Meeting new people. Trying new things. High school gym class. So, that was fun. Enter decade three, and all of a sudden things changed. I learned something about fear that I’ll never … [Read more...] about Swapping Fear for Fierceness
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