Asana
Just For Now Just for now, without asking how, let yourself sink into stillness. Just for now, lay down the weight you so patiently bear upon your shoulders. Feel the earth receive you, and the infinite expanse of sky grow even wider as your awareness reaches up to meet it. Just for now, allow a […]
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Philosophy
The pancha maya koshas are the five sheaths of human existence according to Vedantic philosophy and the ancient Tantric Yoga text the Taittiriya Upanishad.
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Philosophy
You've probably heard your yoga instructor mention mula bandha, uddiyana or jalandhara bandha in class. We're here to answer your questions about bandhas.
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Philosophy
Sanskrit Glossary A Adho Mukha Svanasana: Downward Facing Dog Ahimsa: Nonviolence Ajna: Third Eye Chakra Anahata: Heart Chakra Aparigraha: Non-attachment/ non-greed Ardha Matsyendrasana: Seated Half Spinal Twist Ardha: Half Ardha Chandrasana: Half Moon Pose Asana: A steady, comfortable posture Ashtanga: The Eight Limbs of Yoga (elaborate) Asteya: Nonstealing B Balasana: Child’s Pose Bandha: An energetic body […]
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Philosophy
I know this is where my work lies. It's been a long and sloppy process of breaking down barriers for me and it's been a tremendous growing experience. Yoga saved my life. Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built. […]
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Philosophy
Need I say more? Love truly is your true essence. Are you aligned with your true essence? When/where do you struggle? It's time to get your journal out, dig deep, and be present. Don't forget to love yourself first… because you cannot pour from an empty cup.
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Philosophy
I love this Vedantin quote and I completely forgot that I had it saved. I will definitely be sharing this quote in my classes this week. Inner beauty is worth recognizing. What are you sharing with your students, friends, and family this week? “You find the beauty everywhere you go [if] you carry that […]
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Philosophy
A yoga instructor friend of mine posted this quote to her Facebook wall last week and it immediately struck a cord with me. I can't believe how long it took me to post. Dream big yogis! “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the […]
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Philosophy
Another wonderful quote from Pema Chodron. This quote reminds me of the undoing of knots, the undoing of our granthis, the undoing of our samskaras, and the undoing of that which holds us back. “Sometimes we find that we like our thoughts so much that we don’t want to let them go.” Pema Chodron
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Philosophy
Both a blessing and a source of frustration at the same time. This truth sometimes feels like it's thrown in my face again and again. I will always be a student. There is always more to learn. This world has so much to offer. “The more you know, the more you know you don't […]
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Philosophy
Paulo Coelho speaking to my heart. Where is a heart emoji when you need one? “I opened the window and my heart. The sun flooded my house and love flooded my soul.” -Paulo Coelho
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Philosophy
India is definitely on my bucket list. Maybe 2017 will be my year. In the meantime here is a quote to inspire your yoga practice: “The sun shines down and it’s image reflects in a thousand different pots filled with water. The reflections are many but they are each reflecting the same sun. Similarly, when […]
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