Yoga is about tapping into our authentic selves. Mine prefers socks. The post To The Yoga Teacher Who Told Me to Take My Socks Off in Class appeared first on Yoga Journal.
To The Yoga Teacher Who Told Me to Take My Socks Off in Class
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16 Backbends to Strengthen Your Body and Your Practice
A backbend calls for strength and flexibility, but never strain. Here's what's happening in your body when you bend over backward. The post 16 Backbends to Strengthen Your Body and Your Practice appeared first on Yoga Journal.
The 7 Types of Overthinking That Drain Your Energy
Many years ago, I clearly remember celebrating a strange victory. I had only spent one day overthinking a problem. I was triggered by the end of another situationship. I could feel them pulling away. Something had changed, but I didn’t have the answers. I was stuck in...
10-Minute Yoga Routine That You Can Practice Every Day
Looking for a daily yoga practice that doubles as a stretching routine? This 10-minute yoga flow is all you need. The post 10-Minute Yoga Routine That You Can Practice Every Day appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — Twelve Links.
‘12 links: ignorance-volition-consciousness-body mind formations-6 sense doors-contact-feeling-craving-clinging-becoming-birth-aging death. Death-aging-birth-becoming-clinging-craving-feeling-contact-6 sense doors-body mind...
Amanda’s Gratitude Story: The Exact Medicine We Need
Trigger Warning: This story mentions suicide, grief, and the loss of loved ones. Please read with care. Amanda believes that gratitude is quite literally everything. It is the food on the table, the water we drink, the roof over our heads, and the medicine we need....
Need to Decompress? 5 Yoga Poses That Help Reduce Stress.
Practicing yoga for stress management is great reason to make it for your mat. These poses can help you release and breathe. The post Need to Decompress? 5 Yoga Poses That Help Reduce Stress. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
20-Minute Yoga for When You’re Returning to Your Practice
Your only aim is to move at your own pace. The post 20-Minute Yoga for When You’re Returning to Your Practice appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — Before moving in sitting meditation.
‘Before moving in sitting meditation, see if there is discomfort in the mind causing discomfort in the body.’ Everyday Buddhist
Why You’re Drawn to the Wrong People (And It Feels Like Love)
“The heart that’s been through the most can sometimes mistake chaos for connection.” ~Unknown I remember the exact moment I knew something was wrong. We had been talking for three weeks. Every conversation left me either floating or deflated, never just… okay. Either...