Focus on your path, not on your destination. The post Lotus Pose Teaches You to Embrace Imperfection & Uncertainty appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Lotus Pose Teaches You to Embrace Imperfection & Uncertainty
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5 Ways Your Yoga Practice Can Lower Your Cortisol Levels and Help You Stress Less
Wondering how to lower cortisol? Your yoga practice can help. Here's how yoga helps to regulate stress levels. The post 5 Ways Your Yoga Practice Can Lower Your Cortisol Levels and Help You Stress Less appeared first on Yoga Journal.
How I Rebuilt My Life After Devastating Loss
“You cannot rebuild on an unstable foundation.” ~Angelina Crosby-Pigott On August 22, 2018, my husband collapsed in our bedroom. Rudy was my best friend and my partner in every sense of the word. His last word was “911.” I performed CPR while my youngest daughter and...
Morning meditation — When there is no self.
‘When there is no self there is nothing that is not self.’ Zen master Iida Toin
15-Minute Yin Yoga to Support Your Mental Endurance
One 3-minute pose at a time. The post 15-Minute Yin Yoga to Support Your Mental Endurance appeared first on Yoga Journal.
When You’re Doing Everything Right but Still Feel Lonely
“We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.” ~Albert Schweitzer I pick up my phone even though it has not made a sound. No missed calls. No new messages. No invitation asking what I am doing or whether I would like to come over. I put it down,...
Morning meditation — Buddha’s description of suffering is not meant to evoke pessimism.
‘Buddha as an experience transcends mere personality; it invites us to embody his enlightened awareness, manifesting wisdom and compassion in our own lives.’ Everyday Buddhism
How to Overcome the Biggest Obstacles You Face in Pursuit of Your Goals
You will inevitably encounter obstacles. It's how you handle them that matters. The post How to Overcome the Biggest Obstacles You Face in Pursuit of Your Goals appeared first on Yoga Journal.
How to Approach Eight-Angle Pose and Overcome Frustration in Arm Balances
An opportunity to practice blending seriousness and playfulness. The post How to Approach Eight-Angle Pose and Overcome Frustration in Arm Balances appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation: This is the other extreme.
‘Everything exists — this is one extreme. Nothing exists — this is the other extreme. Avoiding both, the Tathagata teaches the Middle Way.’ Samyutta Nikaya