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The Aquarian Age Is Here! How To Shift With The Cosmos And Stay Sane

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Aquarian Age

If you’ve listened to the tunes from the Broadway musical “Hair,” you’ve heard of the Age of Aquarius. At the time, it probably seemed like an imaginary age and a catchy tune. Turns out, the Aquarian Age is a real thing, and it’s probably happening now. What is the Aquarian Age, you ask? Good question! … [Read more…]

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Shadow Work Turns Darkness Into Light and Love

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embracing our shahdow

What if the things you dislike most about yourself are your greatest strengths? Crazy idea, isn’t it? Yet this is an idea my yoga teacher put out to us one morning. She was reading a book about shadow work, or more specifically embracing our shadow side. The author suggests we think of our dark sides … [Read more…]

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Suffering is Optional: How to Use Mindfulness As a Tool For Redemption

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making sense of suffering

Do you know that suffering is optional? Spiritual traditions tell us this, but many of us are slow to accept it. Spiritual masters like Buddha and Jesus advised their followers that they would suffer, but they also offered hope for redemption. Yes, suffering is inevitable, but we can transform it. A friend of mine recently … [Read more…]

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Self Love for Yogis: Here’s How Practicing Mindfulness Can Help

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need self-love

Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Of course. We’ve all felt that way at times. But is it a transient feeling or a belief deeply ingrained in your psyche? In other words, do you need a dose of self love? Why We Need Self Love A big reason you may need self … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mind, Body, Spirit, Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, self-love

Yoga and Christianity: How to Connect The Practice With Jesus’ Teachings

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why Christians should practice yoga

Since I started practicing yoga decades ago, I’ve had lots of discussions with folks brought up in the Christian faith who are curious but skeptical about the practice. For me there’s no reason to separate Christianity and yoga, but I understand some of the hesitation I’ve encountered. For whatever reason, some people believe yoga is … [Read more…]

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God is Always There, Even in The Depths of Despair

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God is there

This morning during a guided meditation practice, I heard words I needed to hear. The words, which my yoga teacher read, were Swami Satchidinanda’s. Since I don’t have the text, I’ll paraphrase. The basic idea is God is always there. Things often seem mysterious, and the meaning of life eludes us. We question why we’re … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mind, Body, Spirit, Yoga and Western Religion, Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: God, higher power, union with the divine

Why Authentic Yoga Instructors Are Better Than Rock Stars

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yoga teachers

Today before yoga class, the lovely yoga instructor who was subbing in the class I attend every Monday asked how my mom is doing. Since she also comes to the class as a student, we’ve chatted often, so she knew about my mom’s medical issues. We chatted briefly about caring for loved ones who are … [Read more…]

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Yoga For Energy: Four Ways Your Practice Can Keep You Going

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If you often feel like you’re dragging through the day, you’d probably like to know how to feel more energetic. If that’s the case, you can practice yoga for energy! Yoga creates harmony between mind, body,  and spirit. When you’re tired, there is often an imbalance in at least one of these areas. Why Yoga … [Read more…]

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How to Overcome Fear with Yoga: Facing What Scares Us

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managing fear with yoga

Recently, one of my yoga teachers gave a dharma talk on fear. She described how fear shows up in the body and how spoke about how to overcome fear with yoga. First, we need to understand where fear shows up, she explained. According to my teacher, one of the places we hold fear is the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: yoga and anxiety, yoga and emotions, yoga and fear

Bucket List Items You May Not Need As A Yogi

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bucket list

Recently, a friend asked me what’s on my bucket list. He began to name some things on his, mostly travel to various places. I couldn’t think of a place I need to see in my lifetime, though there are a few places I’d like to go. Go or not, I’ll be happy. Or not. I no … [Read more…]

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