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5 ways to create a smooth transition from vacation to daily life
tips incorporate daily routines spirituality How can we use the experiences and lessons learned while traveling to our advantage once we return and start to...
get rid of the doubt
ways to release the doubt monster Doubt is a little monster and one of the more challenging vibrations on the emotional scale, and one that...
full moon vibes
the moon’s effect on prana “It is the very error of the moon. She comes more near the earth than she was wont. And makes...
what the ancient greek philosopher epicurus has to teach us about the yama of non-greediness
The practice of yoga is not meant to be restricted in understanding our body’s mechanics and in executing often complicated postures (asanas). Apart from being...
5 tips to remember when you are having a bad day
understanding self empowerment We all get those days where nothing is going how we think it should. You’ve woken up on the wrong side of...
how do we cultivate true and long lasting happiness
satisfaction and contentment – what is the difference Ashtanga is an ancient discipline going back thousands of years, and its guidelines are still relevant in...
meaning of spiritual yoga symbols & images
In the culture of Yoga, yogis use a variety of symbols including: yoga symbols, Sanskrit symbols, spiritual symbols, and meditation symbols. The universe speaks many...
seeking your dharma
“We were not created to languish in lukewarm emotions. We were not made to be tepid. Passionate love is how our hearts grow and our...
yoga for life – the yoga sutras of patanjali
quality sattva – clarity & joy The secret to mastering any new skill, concept or behavior, according to my teacher’s teacher’s teacher, Yoga master T....
yoga for life
Part three in a Series. Before learning something new, we should always begin by acknowledging and assimilating what we already know. This is ksema, and...
the myth of the body beautiful
Women’s bodies are sensuous, miraculous bringers of life. Yet a vast number of women harbor feelings of displeasure or even shame about their bodies, maintaining...
yoga for life – yoga sutras of patanjali
swinging on the branches eight limbs to freedom A Little Ksema In our exploration of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, we’ve learned that the human mind is...
all is full of love – all is full of love – all is full of love
the power of repetition For each and everyone of us, not a day goes by without mentally repeating a word or a phrase. Whether it...
the nepali art of being
nepali art being present philosophy spirituality Inhale… Himalayas, lakes, caves. Exhale… Horns, buses, carts. Inhale… Bells, prayer flags, mantras. Exhale… Oranges, saris, mandalas....
an interview of the artist steve sabella
art and yoga: a path to the true self There is an unmistakable connection between visual arts and yoga, a sacred link if you wish. Both...
why do yogis love brené brown so much?
Many yogis share a love for Dr. Brené Brown. For those not familiar with her work, she has spent the past thirteen years researching vulnerability,...