Life is Good I mean, really, REALLY GOOD. It is easy, however, to get caught up in the not-so-good – the suffering, the disaster and the struggle. With so many of us fighting just to pay the bills and to put food on the table, it can be comforting to commiserate and complain with others [...]
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Snowed in and stir crazy? Or is it just me? I am so restless in fact that I've moved furniture in the coldest room of my house so that I could have some space to get busy and heat things up yoga-style. I've even busted out the camera (and leg warmers and yoga socks ). [...]
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Have you made your resolutions for 2011? I can't say that I've ever been in the habit of listing my New Year's Resolutions at the years end. For one, I am constantly striving to be a better me. My goals and inspirations come to me throughout the year. However, this awareness of my un-involvement in, [...]
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In the sacred space of the yoga room, you are provided with a safe place to get to know yourself, your body, your fears and your strengths. Yoga class can bring many lessons and a variety of experiences within the span of but 60-90 minutes. Learning how to apply your experiences in yoga class to [...]
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The Yoga Microcosm Effect. The more I practice yoga, the more I see my body as a symbolic representation of the non-physical me. While in a yoga pose I notice the subtle relationships in my body, for example, the relationship between the breath and the tension in my body and also the relationship between my [...]
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Thought I would do something a little different this week. People learn in many different ways. Simple pictures and reading works great for a lot of people but for those of us who are more "visual" learners a video is very helpful. So, here it is: Tips and modifications for Ustrasana, Camel Pose … in [...]
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When it is hot outside, staying hydrated is essential and requires a little mindfulness. True, it might seem obvious (drink water or die?) and also true, we tend to be thirstier during the warmer months. Still, we can forget to drink enough water. Go figure. Then again, even if we are paying attention to our [...]
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An experiment. You know yourself pretty well, right? What does it mean to not feel like yourself? I have a theory that these moments of discombobulation are a sort of crossroads and that insecurity can be a useful tool for growth and expansion. These are moments of choice and of power. For in these precious [...]
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I’ve taken lots of yoga classes in my life with lots of different teachers and, yes, I have injured myself a number of times. Do I have a clear, general answer as to why? No, not really. This got me thinking about alignment and the role of the teacher. Over this span of time that [...]
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I understand my true nature. I understand that I am truly free to create my day, my life and that anything is possible. “Freedom” Please share what freedom means to you in the comments below.
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