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To Be More Mindful, Try Emptying the Mind

Shunryu Suzuki in Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: When you study Buddhism you should have a general house cleaning of your mind. Despite a few classes in college on Buddhism, I am by no means an expert on Zen philosophy. Inspired by the minimalist tradition, however, I occasionally have Zen-like moments and find myself thinking about meditation or cleaning off one of my many desks in hopes of discovering some sort of nirvanic bliss by the very act of hiding junk in drawers. In a world crammed … [Read more...] about To Be More Mindful, Try Emptying the Mind

Airplane Yoga for Holiday Travelers

Traveling during the upcoming holidays has its plusses and minuses. You know it will be great to see family and friends, but the enhanced airport security measures stress you out. Then there’s sitting in a safety-oriented airplane seat that was not built for comfort. With a few planning tips and yoga poses to do at the boarding gate and on the plane you can arrive feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Whether you're going home for the holidays or are jetting off to a yoga retreat … [Read more...] about Airplane Yoga for Holiday Travelers

Wanderlust SPEAKEASY 2011 – Elena Brower on Bringing Light

How can we can bring light - to ourselves and others - through our practice, our work, our interactions? By articulating and loving the darkest aspects of ourselves. Elena shares her experience of her own discoveries of light, via the dark knots of fear that dim our light and rob us of precious energy. Elena shares her studies and ways in which we can all articulate and literally love what we'd rather hide, thereby bringing light to every realm of your life. Founder and co-owner of Virayoga, … [Read more...] about Wanderlust SPEAKEASY 2011 – Elena Brower on Bringing Light

Wanderlust Speakeasy 2011 – John Friend on the Beauty of Shiva-Shakti Tantra

John Friend shares the essential principles of Shiva-Shakti Tantra, which serves as the philosophical basis of Anusara yoga. John's inspirational talk presents ways to synthesize the polar, complementary energies of the Universe in our daily lives to lead us into the Freedom of our hearts. John shared this talk with the attendees of Wanderlust Festival in Stratton, VT in June of 2011. John Friend is the founder of Anusara® yoga and is currently one of the most influential yoga teachers in … [Read more...] about Wanderlust Speakeasy 2011 – John Friend on the Beauty of Shiva-Shakti Tantra

50 Amazing Yoga Quotes to Inspire Your Practice

Congratulations to Dani, winner of Daily Cup of Yoga's Manduka eKO Lite yoga mat giveaway!! Thanks to all for participating, following, and sharing. The yoga quotes totally rock!! Now that I've read through all of them a few times it makes me want to go unroll my yoga mat right now. I think you'll enjoy reading and pondering these quotes as much as I have. "Inhale, and God approaches you. Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you. Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and … [Read more...] about 50 Amazing Yoga Quotes to Inspire Your Practice