Yoga Asana for Your Ayurvedic Body Type — Vata, Pitta, Kapha
In the study of yoga, Ayurveda is known as the healing wisdom and was discovered during higher states of meditative consciousness. Just as there are
Helen Maupin July 27, 2022
In the study of yoga, Ayurveda is known as the healing wisdom and was discovered during higher states of meditative consciousness. Just as there are
This past weekend, good friends listened to me ranting about political parties that feel they can only succeed with “majority rule”, and using such rationale
Painting by Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov Given the chaotic change and heightened stress of the past 18 months, one could arguably say what’s bigger than a
A familiar yoga adage comes to mind as I consider the loss of a relationship in my life — Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
photo by Blair Dunn Whether exercising our physical body, reading a novel, or practicing a spiritual teaching, we open ourselves to learning something new. Within
In my youth, critical thinking was highly valued as the primary skill of a problem solver. Of course, in the western worldview of North America,
There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved. George Sand During COVID’s social distancing requirements, so many of our intimate, loving
We now know that perception dictates reality, and for many, reality is seen as truth. During conflict mediations I tell my clients, truth is coloured
When people live under prolonged fear of any life-threatening situation — COVID, war, violence, social oppression, bullying, etc. — they experience trauma. Although Post-traumatic Stress
Summer is my time to fully surrender to nature’s call outdoors. Over 30 years ago, I committed to readjusting my “internal rhythm” to match that
Today, I remind myself not to be buffeted by narratives of the past or belittled by negative opinions in the present. Although neither serve any
This is my first blog following a five-day yoga retreat I led for a group of committed students. As always, after such a deep experience,
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