Editor's Note: This post is written by yoga teacher and life coach Lindsey Lewis who blogs at www.libreliving.com. THE WAY IN The mind has a way of taking control. Scientists and life coaches call our Amygdala—the region of our brain pretty much in charge of feelings of anxiety, fear, anger and negativity—our “lizard brain.” Why lizard brain? Because this area of our brain evolved a loooong time ago, back when our primal lizard-ish concerns were much more prevalent. This is why our … [Read more...] about Overriding Lizard Brain: 5 Ways to Go Beyond Fear, Anger and Negativity
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Kindfully + Mindfully
Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for kindness. ~Seneca There’s something so powerfully simple, profoundly beautiful, about the Dalai Lama’s quote: “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” If you were to adopt one central tenet for your life, a single word to live by, you might do no better than to live a life of "kindness." Kindness is certainly a philosophy worth exploring. Kindness can guide every interaction you have with others, can guide … [Read more...] about Kindfully + Mindfully
“He who binds the breath…
He who binds the breath, binds the mind. - Svatmarama, Hatha Yoga Pradipika Yoga works primarily with the energy in the body, through the science of pranayama, or energy-control. Prana means also ‘breath.’ Yoga teaches how, through breath-control, to still the mind and attain higher states of awareness. The higher teachings of yoga take one beyond techniques, and show the yogi, or yoga practitioner, how to direct his concentration in such a way as not only to harmonize human with … [Read more...] about “He who binds the breath…
Take a Five Minute Yoga Break!
I always find it surprising how much better I feel at work if I take a few minutes every now and then to sit up, stretch my body, and take some relaxing breaths. I found this refreshing routine at Yoga+ Joyful Living written by Greg Capitolo. Enjoy! Extended periods of sitting seem to be an occupational hazard in today’s information age. Even if you have good posture habits and the best ergonomic chair, your body will need a break to release muscle tension, stress, and stagnation in the … [Read more...] about Take a Five Minute Yoga Break!
30 Day Yoga Challenge ~ Day 5
"Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga but not one who is lazy. Constant practice alone is the secret of success." -- Hatha Yoga Pradipika Okay, so my last blog entry was written not only for everyone else who wants to take on the challenge of a daily yoga asana practice, but also for myself. Right now I'm on day five of my own 30 day yoga challenge. Prior to the last five days of yoga, it's been a while since I had strung out any number of consecutive days that resembled anything … [Read more...] about 30 Day Yoga Challenge ~ Day 5
The Yoga Habit ~ 30 Day Yoga Challenge
"This practice becomes firmly rooted when it is cultivated skillfully and continuously for a long time." - The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali 1:14 If you're anything like me, then you may have noticed that the intensity of your yoga practice surges at times and then peters out at times. You practice regularly for a week or two, and then nothing. You move on to something else for a while and then realize one day that you haven't seen your yoga mat for a month. It's a strong likelihood that this … [Read more...] about The Yoga Habit ~ 30 Day Yoga Challenge
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