For years I kept switching jobs because none of them made me happy. I would only stay in a job because my fear of not having anything else in hand was greater than my dissatisfaction. “If only,” I whined to myself, “if only I could find the right job, with just the...
During the lifetime of the Buddha, there were those of the Brahmanical faith who hoped for eternal existence with Brahma, the creator God. A Brahman once asked the Buddha, “What can I do to ensure that I will be with Brahma after I die?” and the Buddha replied, “As...
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” ~Hermann Hesse My dad was intubated, so he couldn’t say the words back to me. I told him I loved him anyway. Instead, he slowly pointed to himself and then to me. “You love me too?” I...
King Pigeon Pose is a challenging backbend. These yoga poses will help you prepare your body and mind for the shape. The post King Pigeon Is a Challenging Backbend. These 4 Yoga Poses Will Help You Prepare. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
In class, this transition can be a struggle. But it doesn't have to be. The post 4 Quick Ways to Transition From Chaturanga to Up Dog appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Two prominent Buddhist organizations have joined forces to deepen opportunities for practice in Canada. Gampo Abbey and the Dharmata Foundation have announced a new collaboration centered on a hermitage project called Kadak Dzong — “Fortress of Original Purity” —...
‘Each moment lived without clinging — whether it be to an idea, an object, a person, or anything — is a moment without anguish. When we truly see that, we also see that that is where liberation lies, liberation from sorrow.’ Diana St Ruth
Whether you slept in a weird position or you're dealing with tech neck, you need these simple stretches. The post 5-Minute Seated Yoga to Relieve Neck Pain appeared first on Yoga Journal.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ~Anne Lamott You know that familiar routine: an exhausting day at work, a long commute, children, errands, messages, dinner, and notifications. And then—finally—rest at the end of...
These yin yoga poses help release tight hips and encourage flexibility and a sense of ease throughout your entire body. The post 5 Yin Yoga Poses to Help Unlock Tight Hips appeared first on Yoga Journal.