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Bhakti means devotion, a deep yearning to experience love in its purest form. According to Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, Bhakti is identical to Yoga as a basic ethical theory that originated in South Asia. Although it is often confused with Theism, a decolonized view of Yoga or Bhakti does not require any beliefs.
Giving Back with Yoga “Giving” is a funny thing. It is like an endless well that just keeps on flowing and filling no matter how much it is used. The word “purna” in Sanskrit means full. But more than full. My teacher describes “purna” as holding a glass under the
One of the first yoga classes I ever attended was because a friend convinced me to go with her to help me deal with stress after a difficult day. How many of us have tagged along with a friend to a yoga class and walked away grateful for the experience?
Gift yourself 10-minutes, a moment to clear your head, check in with yourself and reconnect with your intentions.This meditation guide by Paige will provide the reset you’ve needed.
Maintaining a Sustainable Yoga Practice Plastic. Trash. Single use items. Carbon emission. These are all items that quickly come to mind when you think of types of pollution that we are battling every day. But as a yogi, have you ever considered how your practice impacts our environment? The most
Nadi Shodhona Meditation Led by Maeve Hendrix Meditation accounts for four of the eight limbs of yoga, and is an important aspect of any yogi’s practice. To meditate is to bring yourself into a state of thoughtful awareness, one that allows you to look inward and focus on yourself. Meditating
Self-Care Tips for Yoga Teachers Despite the therapeutic nature of yoga, being an instructor does not come without its challenges. With hours spent teaching multiple yoga classes at different yoga studios and events – in addition to taking time to prepare for workshops – it can be challenging to make
Feel Rejuvenated with Your Practice The sun stretches out, clearing away winter shadows, blooms of kaleidoscopic color emerge from the earth and the world feels rejuvenated. We have all been patiently waiting for spring, and it is finally in the air! This new season is the perfect opportunity to awaken
Realign Your Sacral Chakra & Enhance Your Creativity Imagine that you’re standing in front of a blank canvas with a paintbrush. You have a color pallet in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. Let your imagination flow freely through every bristle. Each stroke of the brush and every
– Mary Oliver
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