Dream. Faith. Transform. These are all meaningful words that have been used repeatedly since Obama was elected in November 2008. They are also words that require action in order to be realized. Over the weekend I made a commitment to participate in a “40 Day to Personal Revolution” program. For those familiar with Baron Baptiste, you may know this is one of his programs geared towards self-acceptance, personal growth and transformation. I suspect it will challenge me to create a new way … [Read more...]
Writing from the Heart
Even though I never enjoyed writing, I started this yoga blog as a fun way to communicate with my students. Of course I wondered, would people read it? What would I write on a regular basis? Shockingly, a lot of people actually like what I write. Who knew my yoga off the mat would be interesting or even the least bit inspirational. Who knew so many people, including my grandparents (Grandmom and Pop-Pop) and yogis from around the world, would be avid readers and comment on things I write. … [Read more...]
Discipline
Discipline is practice. Practice is discipline. Meditation takes both practice and discipline. I’m reading Judith Lasater’s Living Your Yoga for the third time. What’s different this time is I’ve decided to actually follow-through with the suggested practices at the end of each chapter. They are practices and discipline is required. Coincidentally, the first chapter I’m working on (chapter 2) is titled “Discipline”. For the next month, I have decided to commit to practicing one thing 15 … [Read more...]
Yoga Jewelry vs. Mala Beads
I practice yoga a lot. I have a lot of “yoga” type clothes. I have a ton of yoga books, mats, related music, etc. One thing I’m “anti” is yoga jewelry. Don’t get me wrong; there are some nice/cute/sexy pieces out there. For instance, check out www.SatyaJewelry.com or www.theYcatalog.com. And I love jewelry, but yoga jewelry? My personal opinion is the yoga accessory category has gone overboard. I don’t need to wear yoga jewelry to verify my commitment to yoga. I don’t need to tattoo an … [Read more...]
What is Yoga for You?
If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, you probably have your own definition of what yoga is based on your personal experience. And, that’s a great thing! Yoga is a different experience for everyone. Ask 10 people what yoga is and you’re likely to get 10 different answers ---anything from its literal translation (yoga means union) to a more in-depth answer (yoga is about connecting one’s self to the universal Self). Is there a wrong answer? I don’t believe there is. As I mentioned, … [Read more...]
A New Earth
If you haven’t picked up Eckhart Tolle’s newest book, please do so. It has the power to positively alter your relationship with yourself, your life and those you walk around with in this world. One of my favorite quotes from A New Earth: “The present moment is the field on which the game of life happens.” I’ll be back with more. I just bought a new MacBook last weekend so I’ve been spending my time playing with it. Yes, the blog has been neglected but trust that it’s only temporary. … [Read more...]
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