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Meditation & the Role of Asana
Meditation for people who might not sit cross-legged In parts one and two of this series, we addressed some common hesitations about meditation, including…
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Dharana is concentration
Part Two: The role of dharana/meditation for people with busy minds In Part One, we talked about what to do when your senses pull…
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The Role of Pratyahara
If you want to experience the benefits of meditation, you may benefit from first acknowledging the process of meditation. Many people come to meditation…
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Flinging Open the Doors
Rather than my own words I’d like to share with you these words from Toko-Pa Turner. I feel them deeply. Yoga is ultimately a…
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I Intend to Celebrate
This month has me thinking about intention. You’re familiar at this point with the structure of my offerings. Whether it’s a weekly yoga class, workshop,…
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Presence in Transitions
Hello lovely! How is the transition into fall going for you? As we welcome this seasonal shift, I wanted to remind you of a…
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Welcoming September
I’m working on it! In chatting with a friend last week, I described the transition from August to September as my “hurry up and…
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Keep it Cool
Viewed through an Ayurvedic lens, Summer is pitta season. Some characteristics of pitta dosha include hot, spicy, oily, sharp, pungent, spreading. If you find…
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Cultivate a Present Pause
How is your summer going? I’ve just returned from a week of family vacation. This trip in particular seemed to really highlight how a…
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Svadhyaya
“Study of Self through the study of scriptures, self-inquiry, and contemplation.” Indu Arora Svadhyaya is self study. One of the niyamas, it, along with…
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