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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My elephantjournal.com debut! I am so excited about this. The community of bloggers and thoughtful people over at elephantjournal.com are a huge inspiration to me. It is one of my favorite places to hang out online and if you head on over there and look around a bit, you will see why. I would be [...]
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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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Just thought I would share this wonderful affirmation and also some information about tapping into the power of gratitude. This has helped me personally to shift my attitude about money and allowed me to recognize the abundance that already exists in my life, leading me to a happier, more fulfilling life. There seems to be [...]
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I love practicing yoga to music. Mantra and kirtan (chanting with musical accompaniment) are wonderful and can add so much to the transcendental aspect of a meditative yoga class. However, much like individual people, there is so much music out there, all so varied and beautiful. “Music is what feelings sound like.” In conjunction with [...]
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How is a yoga practice beneficial for someone with a history of depression? Here is what I think, or at least what I have noticed in my personal experience. First of all, depression is defined as experiencing feelings such as worthlessness, hopelessness, lethargy or an overall feeling of sadness that lasts more than two weeks. [...]
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