Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Much of yoga training is spent reversing such conditioning as the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain. Very early in our practice, we discover that pain is an unavoidable part of life. In…
Revolved Triangle pose integrates balance, flexibility, and strength while simultaneously aiding digestion from twisting and moving the abdominal organs. The complexity of the pose is eased by first grounding the legs in Ardha Parsvottanasana. Your hands can press into the…
[W]e’re born with a karmic inheritance of mental and emotional patterns—known as samskaras—through which we cycle over and over again during our lives. Bo Forbes In Yogic, Buddhist, and Taoist terms, the “wheel of life” or the cycle of birth…
guest blogger Chloe Pearson Embarking on a wellness journey is a commitment to enhancing your quality of life, yet maintaining consistency can often be a hurdle. The key lies in integrating practical strategies that align with your lifestyle and aspirations.…
Forward folding postures, whether supine, standing, or seated, typically challenge 99% of yoga practitioners. Even though the intent of forward folds is to calm the nervous system and ease tension in our muscular-skeletal structure, typically the opposite effect is apparent.…
In a previous post, I wrote about reacting from ego rather than responding from calm abiding and clear seeing. An everyday example of ego’s reactivity is what we label as “road rage.” It is safe to say that everyone has…
Sirsasana or Headstand is referenced as the King of Asanas because of its many benefits. Turning ourselves upside down promotes both physiological and psychological health. Benefits of Sirsasana: However, Sirsasana, whether headless or in its full expression with the crown…
We are spiritual beings on a human journey. Yogis learn that their “beingness” comprises three bodies — gross, subtle, and causal. Within these bodies are further contained five koshas: 1) GROSS body — Annamaya Kosha (physical being)2) SUBTLE body —…
In a stress-filled world challenged with increasing levels of anxiety and depression, restorative yoga is a boon to the mind, body, and spirit. Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose) is a familiar pose in most restorative sequences. It promotes…
A primary teaching of yoga holds that true happiness, referred to as bliss or joy, comes from within. That is to say, no external thing, person, experience, role, or job creates or causes happiness. Thus, early in their practice, yogis…
Our back body is not easily seen unless we look in a mirror. Unfortunately, what is hidden from our eyesight can also be lost to our awareness, which may be why many people suffer stiffness and pain along their spines.…
Yogis embrace this simple truth about all change — first, it gets better; then it gets worse; then it ‘gets’ different. In its simplicity, change is constant and cyclical. The three stages above are milestones with which we can gauge…
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