Some words when perfectly put together have the power to move you deeply. Words have the power to make you think, reflect and become critical about the assumptions made in your life. This particular poem is a favourite to read in class. It reminds us that we are not our thoughts, and we are not [...]
Tag: meditation
Why do we hold on?
It hurts to let go, but sometimes it hurts even more to hold on. Why do why hold on to the things that hurt us? I think it is because we think they define us. In many ways our experiences are like the things we bring back from vacation - a key chain, that blanket, [...]
Garudasana/Eagle Pose
Garudasana/Eagle Pose Find strength and concentration like an eagle perched up top the highest mountains. This pose is translated as eagle or "the devourer" after an eagle-like God who would devour fire and light or "would devour the all consuming fire of the sun's rays" which is fitting because the pose is also very heating, [...]
Three Reasons to Practice Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a very specific practice in which we move slower, hold poses longer and mainly target the hips, legs and length of the spine. Most of the postures are practiced close to the floor and props are used for support. The student is instructed to find an edge of experience, this edge should [...]
Mindfulness Matters
Mindfulness matters in our daily lives much more than we give credit for. Being mindful means recognizing negative patterns of thinking which remove you from the present moment. The type of focus can help bring us into the situation we are in and tackle it with less emotion and more reason. The direct definition of [...]
What has yoga taught you?
Five things yoga has taught me. Some of these lessons go unlearned by many, but their importance remains. Yoga provides a vehicle to learn more about yourself, your body and the universe. I don't believe in luck but instead think we are presented with the right path at exactly the right moment and it is [...]
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