Happy International Day of Yoga! Today is the sixth anniversary of the International Day of Yoga. In 2014, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, addressed the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He spoke of the benefits of Yoga, such as how it fosters a healthy lifestyle and how it unifies the … [Read more…]
When you think of the word ‘intention,’ you may think of something you intend to do, like run to the store, or lose a bit of weight before that high school reunion. However, setting an intention can be much more powerful than getting something ticked off your list of things to do. Setting an intention … [Read more…]
If you’ve been to a Yoga studio it’s highly likely you’ve heard the chant/mantra of Aum at the beginning and end of your class. Hands at the heart, eyes closed, the students often chant Aum three times at the beginning of class to calm the mind and focus intent. At the end of class, Aum … [Read more…]
Had myself a birthday this week. The years are definitely flying by a lot faster than they used to. There was no big party or hoopla, but it was still a special day nonetheless. The universe always manages to offer up a little gift even when it’s not expected. The morning of my big day … [Read more…]
Recently, I was surfing the TEDx Talks channel on Youtube and found a talk offered by Shawn Achor. He is the author of The Happiness Advantage, and he’s shaking up the happiness industry with his profound findings on happiness and mental health. Achor is an advocate for ‘positive psychology,’ which is the belief that a … [Read more…]
There’s nothing like an injection of positive thinking when being in a room full of people with hopes and dreams. That’s exactly what I got this week when I attended the Dream Life Masterclass hosted by kikki.K. It was just what the doctor ordered. I’d been feeling a bit stagnant lately when it comes to … [Read more…]
Many times, getting to the Yoga studio for a specific class at a specific time of the day can be a hard task. You may have too much going on at work with no time to commit to the whole 60 or 90 minute class, or perhaps you paid rent yesterday and you’re broke. If … [Read more…]
Anyone feeling overwhelmed with the mindfulness propaganda these days? It’s easy to get wrapped up in how to live your best life. Yoga, meditation and mindfulness are definitely the buzz words these days and I’m glad these words are buzzing around. However, we also need to remember that most things in excess can do us … [Read more…]
I love podcasts! The topics are endless and I feel like I’m learning when I listen to them, even though I’m not seated in a traditional classroom. Name any topic and I’ve listened to it, be it the latest report on the neuroplasticity of the brain, hormone balancing with Gwyneth Paltrow, mindfulness in the workplace, … [Read more…]
Wanting to start a daily meditation practice and don’t know how to get started? Try Kirtan Kriya. Approximately 6 months ago I decided it was time to get serious about my own personal meditation practice. I meditated here and there when in a yoga class but I wasn’t doing it regularly. Over the last four … [Read more…]