“Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are. ” ~ Arthur Golden
How do you feel supported? How does your body support your weight? How does nourishment and exercise support your body? How do your thoughts support your mental [...]
“Fearful as reality is, it is less fearful than evasions of reality. Look steadfastly into the slit, pin pointed malignant eyes of reality as an old-hand trainer dominates his wild beasts.” ~ Caitlin Thomas
There are times when we may not feel aligned in our thoughts and actions. These are moments of opportunity to pause and ask ourselves – [...]
“Every natural action is graceful.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Being gracious is revealed through one’s ability to blend and nurture the qualities of wisdom and compassion into action. When we are able to see clearly through situations that arise, allowing the vision of wisdom to flourish as we accept circumstances with ease and compassion, the blossoms [...]
As we recognize where we are mentally and what we are giving out (energetically), we begin to identify how we are affecting others, and thus, we recognize how they reflect back our inner nature. It is a subtle dance and with
willingness and awareness we become more and more accountable for what we put out [...]
“Music fills the infinite between two souls.” Tagore
Singing our heart’s song is being harmonious with life.
As we attune to the subtle, yet simple, call of duty we open to self-expression and enter harmony of being. When we do what we do naturally, with ease, we innately expand. The tendency to strive for more or less [...]
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Yoga Bliss
A light, joyful holistic hatha practice (meditation, pranayama, and asana) designed to fill your body, mind, and soul with bliss. In grounded presence, we will explore illuminating themes that guide our [...]
Strength in Silence
Strength is often associated with the state of our physical body. Developed muscles, a toned physique, and the amount of weight one can lift are all perceived strengths of an individual. While it’s true that physical strength supports a healthy body and mind, mental strength is also vital to support a healthy life. [...]
Cultivating Presence of Mind
Every book on the shelf of your existence holds memories: fears, aspirations, desires, attachments, dreams, and more. The mind is vast and unlimited, and like many history books throughout time, all your experiences, each and every thought you’ve conceived, are bound in the pages of your mind.
Understanding the nature of your mind [...]
Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
“Though a tree grows ever so high, the falling leaves return to the ground” ~ Malayan Proverb
“The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground.” ~ Gautama Buddha
Ground yourself, strip yourself down, To blind, loving silence. Stay there, until you see. You are gazing at [...]
Yielding to Creative Power
Creative power comes from yielding to the process. Pure force alone does not generate this capability. Creative power is energy and is called Shakti in yoga. Shakti is the creative potential of life, and it is exemplified by the female principles. Shakti manifests when it merges with the energies of Shiva, the [...]
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