I have been dreading writing this post. Like, really dreading it. I thought about doing this on video because I had so much to say, but I decided instead to just make it brief and spit out the news without a wordy, long-winded explanation (I will most likely fail on the “wordy” part). On January … (Read More)
I haven’t done even a bit of yoga this week… not in class, not at home. And if you visit my site regularly, you might have noticed that I didn’t post my T.O.Y. blog last week. It was Xmas and I was spending all my time enjoying family and none of my time worrying about … (Read More)
Yoga is a journey. Yoga is the destination. Yoga is transformative. 10 Ways Yoga Is Changing Me 1. I’ve learned that it’s ok to go slow. I allow myself the time to examine my movement, posture, breath, and placement in space. 2. I no longer have to work out in front of a mirror. My … (Read More)
I’m a big note-taker. I’m constantly scribbling during teacher training, trying to journal every bit of what I’m learning. Before I write this blog, I review my notes for the week to see what we studied and if anything stands out. Yesterday, I went up into handstand and forearm stand (with the wall, of course) … (Read More)
“When offerings are made in worship, with or without proper knowledge, I shall receive them gladly.” – The Devimahatmya 12:11 Ok, I accept the invitation. From YogaJournal.com: Isvara Pranidhana (Surrendering to God) Patanjali defines “isvara” as “Lord,” and the word “pranidhana” conveys the sense of “throwing down” or “giving up.” Thus, isvara pranidhana can be … (Read More)
I don’t have many words about yoga this weekend. Thanksgiving is a time to be with those we love and express gratitude for our many blessings, so I’m directing my efforts toward being with friends and family instead of burying myself in work and blogging. My Thanksgiving kicked-off in a packed yoga class at Yogawood … (Read More)
There is an order to the Universe that works. It may not always feel that way, but the Universe and all of its processes are perfect. And we, as a creation of that Universe, are perfect. We get glimpses of our own perfection all the time – in moments of joy, when we overcome a … (Read More)
Holy Sanskrit. Like, as an expression and then quite literally… HOLY SANSKRIT! For three hours on Tuesday night and six long-but-incredibly-exciting hours yesterday, we attempted to swim in the ocean of Sanskrit. And I felt like I was drowning. Ninety-nine percent of my confusion was the result of me just psyching myself out. I walked … (Read More)
My meditation to share with you: When you have created space through removing physical or emotional clutter, becoming more organized with your possessions, actions, or thoughts, resist the urge to fill that space. The space was created as a result of letting go of things you don’t need. You have become more organized because your … (Read More)