It's difficult to pick up a magazine or scroll through our social media feeds without seeing a mention of either mindfulness or meditation. Sometimes it can be confusing, as the terms seem to be interchangeable. Here is a simple explanation on the ways that they are separate, similar, and synchronize together. We can start with two common myths. Mindfulness is NOT thinking really hard about something--that sounds stressful. Meditation is NOT about shutting down the mind like an off switch--that … [Read more...] about Mixed Up About Mindfulness and Meditation? Here’s your simple guide to blissful living…
The simplicity of yoga…
A photo posted by Daily Cup of Yoga (@dailycupofyoga) on Jun 21, 2016 at 4:28pm PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js Yoga is the essence of simplicity. Stand tall, Take a deep breath, Exhale, Close your eyes, Inhale, Exhale, Bend at the waist, Reach for your toes, Take another deep breath, Let the air out, Inhale, Stand tall. That's yoga. Do it--any time, any place. Keep it simple. ------------------------ To get the latest updates follow Daily Cup of Yoga on Bloglovin. … [Read more...] about The simplicity of yoga…
How to Take Yoga Photos for Instagram…
The three most important things in my life are God, my family, and my Instagram account, and not necessarily in that order... ~JP Sears Bro, How long does it take you to take a picture? I can't hold this all day...~(also) JP Sears I apparently don't spend enough time on Youtube or roll with the right crowd on Facebook because, well, I can't say that I've ever seen an Ultra Spiritual Life episode starring JP Sears. How is that possible?! He's hilarious! My lovely wife (who's not all … [Read more...] about How to Take Yoga Photos for Instagram…
How Yoga Gives You Better Sleep
It’s 3 a.m. and you’re still counting sheep. When was the last time you had eight hours of uninterrupted sleep at night? Do you still know how it feels to wake up and feel truly refreshed? Quality sleep has become a luxury amid our fast-paced lifestyle. There’s just so much to do with too little time. Sleep deprivation, sadly, is the norm. Without a doubt, not getting enough sleep each night makes for a rough day and can spell disaster in the long run if it becomes habitual. The Division … [Read more...] about How Yoga Gives You Better Sleep
How one NFL Star Quieted the Voice in His Head and Found the Present Moment
A photo posted by Amazing Yoga (@amazingyoga) on Mar 3, 2016 at 9:15am PST I grew up with a childhood dream of one day playing in the NFL. The dream became an obsession. I ate, drank, and slept football. In pursuit of my ambitions, I beat the crap out of my body with relentless overtraining and tortured my mind and spirit, believing that the only way I could be happy was a long, successful career in the NFL. Rejection. After finishing my college career at the University of … [Read more...] about How one NFL Star Quieted the Voice in His Head and Found the Present Moment
4 Surprising Activities to get “Unstuck” in your Fitness and Health Journey
Do you feel good but not great? Do you eat “right,” exercise regularly, and still feel like you must be missing something, but aren’t sure what it is? Let me be the first to tell you, I’ve been there. As a certified nutrition therapy practitioner and lifestyle coach I make it my job to figure out what being healthy and happy really means and how absolutely anyone achieve it. About a year ago I had been working with clients for 6 months after years of schooling and certification. I was getting … [Read more...] about 4 Surprising Activities to get “Unstuck” in your Fitness and Health Journey
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