Buddhism is about liberation from suffering and sympathetic joy for all, so it makes perfect sense that Buddhists of all backgrounds would support a holiday celebrating freedom from bondage and the joy that comes with being free. For centuries, beginning in 1865, two...
That most familiar of yoga sequences, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), is as rich in symbolic and mythic overtones as it is in benefits. The post Everything You Need to Know About Sun Salutations in Yoga appeared first on Yoga Journal.
How to not only find but maintain your balance. The post This Yoga Pose Redefines Balance. Here’s What to Know as You Attempt It. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Standing tall in Tree Pose, I had one of those flash thoughts—a moment of truth that floats in on a breeze. The post I Am Not My Father. Here’s How Yoga Helped Me Understand That. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” ~Carl Rogers I remember sitting on the living room floor one evening while my boys were playing nearby. One of them was trying to build something out of Legos and getting more and more...
No gym membership or gimmicky personal trainer required. The post 10-Minute Yoga to Strengthen Your Entire Upper Body appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning yoga can help set the stage for a more grounded day. This gentle yoga practice stretches your entire body. The post 10-Minute Gentle Morning Yoga to Stretch Your Whole Body appeared first on Yoga Journal.
‘Worry is a thought habit. Counting the arising of it uses patience to overcome the worry. Try it next time — it works.’ Everyday Buddhism
We are truly free when we let go of the thought that the past could or should have been any different than it was. This is so hard. The challenge is born from our desperate need to validate our feelings and experiences. It often feels like we are invalidating...
Consider this your permission slip to recharge. The post 8 Restorative Yoga Poses to Calm You Down in Minutes appeared first on Yoga Journal.