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What it Means and What You Can Do Oftentimes, people tend to relate to their body as a separate entity. “This thing” that Ram Dass amusingly describes as “the spacesuit we were made to wear at birth.” An awkward, sometimes uncomfortable and uncontrollable “body suit” that we feel disconnected to. When people say “mind-body-spirit,” it’s [...]
In Sanskrit, “Maya” means illusion. Something appears to be one way, but is really another. Vedanta, the ancient science and philosophy from whence yoga, meditation and Ayurveda spring, suggests that you imagine a dark night in which you think you see a snake, only to find that it was a rope; that is Maya. While [...]
Do you know how lucky you are? Everyday, every moment, we all have an amazing opportunity to forge a new path for ourselves; we hold the power to change our energetic ways, positively affecting the world we live in. I say; take it, embrace it, work it and let your light shine! Through the continued [...]
I’ve yet to do it, but I often feel like I could spend an entire hour in Ragdoll, a variation of Uttanasana. Other than in the partner-based practice of AcroYoga, I have never found an experience in my asana practice that gifts me with as much sweet-deep-down-sigh-and-relax feeling as this pose. As I trust my [...]
Diving Into the Mystery, Remembering How to Let Go “Remember fear for what it is, resistance to the unknown.” -Terry Tempest Williams Pause, take a deep breath. Invite the possibility to read this article with a soft face and receptive eyes. Intrigued by the experiences of letting go, deep rest and the healing which unfolds [...]
This quote appeared to me today. Not a surprise. It’s been an interesting time since I returned from India last week. I’ve had numerous people contacting me regarding things that have finally come up for them and that need to be released. We’ve been told for the past several years that with the coming of [...]
Recently, I was asked about why yogis cleanse and how did I do it last year when I was pregnant? Even now, as a nursing mama-isn’t it incredibly depleting to do a cleanse? Such great questions! Ayurveda offers a gentle yet effective approach to cleansing. Ultimately, it is an invitation from nature, not just to [...]
It is said that if we knew how powerful our thoughts were, we wouldn’t have any negative thoughts! We are energy, bottom line. Yoga teaches us how to clear out the stress from our body, nervous system and mind, among other layers. When we carry less stress, we can focus on releasing old emotions and [...]
“When you lose touch with inner stillness, you lose touch with yourself. When you lose touch with yourself, you lose yourself in the world.” ~ Eckhart Tolle Isn’t it great when affirmation of our feelings just show up? Like this afternoon; right now, I’m relaxing on my bed with my three dogs; obviously with my [...]
“Maybe the only thing each of us can see is our own shadow…not the exact image, but everything reversed or upside down.” ~ Chuck Palahniuk As a child, I was the kid who lived life in a constant state of terror. You know the kind of kid I’m talking about. That little kid who always [...]
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