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Expand your appreciation of yoga from a practice that unfolds on your mat to a a practice that enriches your life.
Tapas
Many people come to yoga seeking change. A new relationship to the body A re-frame of the content of the mind A more conscious…
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Yoga Mentorship
Part of the joy of yoga for me is in the process of lifelong learning and discovery. I am sometimes soothed, sometimes stirred by…
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Santosha
Tell me if you resonate with one of the below: “I’ll be happy when…..” “I’ll be fulfilled when…..” “I’ll know I’ve arrived when….” fill…
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The Ingredients
Last month I took a trip with the kids to my hometown to participate in the Vermont Maple Open House Weekend. It was a…
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Saucha
Saucha, or living purely, involves maintaining a cleanliness in body, mind, and environment so that we can experience ourselves at a higher resolution. Donna…
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The Second Limb on the Path
Five niyamas form the second limb of ashtanga (8-limbed) yoga. Niyamas are observances or inner commitments that invite a sense of reverence to spread…
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Brahmacharya
Brahmacharya, one of the yamas of the Yoga Sutras, is translated as celibacy (Bryant, 243) or continence (Tiguniat, 164). In addition to these two…
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Focus on the Breath
I just finished updating the slides and resources for my upcoming stress management and meditation workshops and I can’t wait to share them with…
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Asteya
This week’s exploration of the yamas (restraints within the ethical precepts of yoga practice) brings us to asteya. Asteya translates to non-stealing. Vichara is…
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10 Year Challenge From the Inside Out
Did you see the “10 year challenge” going around on social media last month? From what I gather, you post a current photo of…
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