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14 Mindfulness Tricks to Keep You Present in Yoga Class
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Morning meditation — Trikaya the 3 bodies of the Buddha.
‘Trikaya — 3 bodies of the Buddha, Nirmāṇakāya you as you are, Dharmakāya when you're aware, and Sambhogakāya the joy or insight of being awake.’ Everyday Buddhism
20 Very Best Yoga Gifts for the Yoga Enthusiast in Your Life
Sounds and scents that soothe, practical and pretty props, and ways to romanticize everyday life. The post 20 Very Best Yoga Gifts for the Yoga Enthusiast in Your Life appeared first on Yoga Journal.
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