Death is one of the most precious experiences in life. It is literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The karma that brought us into this life is exhausted, leaving a temporarily clean slate, and the karma that will propel us into our next life has not yet...
These are the ways teachers navigate the unexpected. The post How to Handle the Challenging Situations Yoga Teacher Trainings Don’t Talk About appeared first on Yoga Journal.
As the Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC) marks its 20th anniversary this year, a group of Buddhist teachers and supporters has organized to help the center secure a piece of land they say could determine its future — and protect a fragile ecosystem on the shores of Lake...
“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” ~Alexander Den Heijer He was intelligent, well-read, and kind. A good father, careful about protecting his kids from meeting partners too soon. A man with a life philosophy, who...
Days spent sitting can create tension and tightness in your side body. This slow yoga practice helps your stretch and lengthen. The post 12-Minute Yoga to Stretch Your Side Body appeared first on Yoga Journal.
‘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
Lord of the Fishes is a seated spinal twist that asks you to balance your outer and inner worlds. Here's what to know. The post Lord of the Fishes Pose Requires a Different Kind of Balance appeared first on Yoga Journal.
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” ~Viktor Frankl A few weeks ago, I moved to a new city for a new job, leaving behind a quiet hill town where I had built five years of friendships, routines, and a...
Insights into the unexpected benefits of a traditional pose. The post The Benefits of This Yoga Pose Are Why It’s Such a Classic appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Movement can be medicine. The post 10-Minute Slow Yoga for Anxiety appeared first on Yoga Journal.