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

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment
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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: Be Still and Know the Presence of God

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment
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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…]

Posted in: Yoga and Western Religion, Yoga Circles, Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: yoga and Christianity, yoga and religion

God is Always There, Even When All Seems Hopeless

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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

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment
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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…]

Posted in: Yoga Circles, Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: authenticity, yoga teachers

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

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment

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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Stephanie’s Story: Overcoming Obstacles

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment

My yoga practice has taught me a great deal about overcoming obstacles. It used to be that every one of my emotions was tied to the events of my life. The good things that happened brought joy and happiness. The bad things left me feeling less than, depressed, and victimized. The way I saw it, … [Read more…]

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How to Manage Fear with Yoga: Facing What Scares Us

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment
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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 manage 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 Lists, Careers, and Meaning: Why Do You Do What You Do?

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment
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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…]

Posted in: Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: dharma, meaning of life

Yoga for Asthma: How Yoga Can Help You Breathe Better (guest post)

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Gratitude to Doron Hanoch for sharing these practices so we can all breathe easier! by Doron Hanoch Learning to use tools of yoga for asthma changed my life. The practices that helped me can help anyone breathe better, even those who don’t have asthma. Asthma can be triggered for different reasons, and different things will help … [Read more…]

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The Devotion of Hanuman: How Love Born Of Commitment Can Change Our Lives

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment

One of my favorite images is of the Hindu deity Hanuman embracing Lord Rama. The devotion of Hanuman is a powerful legend. As the story goes, Hanuman, son of a monkey (his mom) and Vayu, the Lord of the Winds (his dad), had an impressive skill. As a boy, he could lift the hills and toss … [Read more…]

Posted in: Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: deities, Hanuman
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