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practicing with your pooch
downward sitting dog Let’s say you’re a yoga hound. You’ve tried Kundalini, Bikram, Restorative, and Viniyoga. Perhaps you’ve traded in your Zumba for Yogadance, or...
yoga and compassion in prison
surviving darkness in light of a yoga life I was a bookish girl from an early age, always about with one under my nose in...
lessons in love & bravery according to neuroscience
want to be bold? first, be loved “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu...
yogic logic
yogic logic yoga poem poetry art breathe connect anew to center purity embodying full, fresh-faced love the mirror lies inhale expansion notice everywhere-ness tight...
10 tips on living life in a gingerly manner
code of ethics 1. Celebrate often. Life is too short not to celebrate every chance we are given. Making the effort to attend class, attempting...
what is a mantra?
how to practice mantras & their purpose A mantra is a tool for protecting the mind from the habitual, unconscious cycles of thought and action...
your yogarx for the year in action
2017, the year of action With the New Year come all kinds of new intentions or resolutions. Often we strive towards being better at the...
conversing with darkness
Conversing With Darkness Spirituality “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” –...
the healing power of yoga
regular practice can change your DNA As our thoughts flow towards France and those involved in the events that killed 17 people on January 7th,...
finding balance on a friday night
downloads, dinner and duality One Friday night, after about an hour of enjoying a gentle home practice, I was entering into that space of meditative...
why we are all charlie
Why We Are All Charlie Spirituality Having lived in France for the past decade, and in that time having made the transition from political writing...
3 ways yoga can improve your relationship
yoga can improve relationships If you’re wondering how you can improve your relationship with your partner, here are some tips to start now. If you...
when i grow up i want to be a tree
adulthood through the eyes of a grown child To many of us unfortunately, childhood is a magical word that sounds like chimes, remotely swinging in...
ayurvedic recommendations based on body constitution (prakruti)
Ayurvedic Recommendations Based on Body Constitution (Prakruti) Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of healing, based on natural and holistic methods. It teaches us that...
growing from follower to leader…the path to rebel buddha
standing in truth One of the greatest transitions in life is to grow from Follower to Leader…and to break free from a life based on...
loss and denial
loss denial dangerous ticking bomb My elementary school best friend was always a bit shy. Her and the three of us girls were a close...