‘The Buddha taught that looking after the precepts isn’t hard if you look after yourself.’ Ajahn Chah
Overcoming Codependency: Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships
“A codependent person is one who has let another person’s behavior affect him or her and who is obsessed with controlling that person’s behavior.” ~Melody Beattie From a young age, I felt insecure in my own skin. I was a highly sensitive child and, subsequently,...
Bow Pose Helps Counteract Your Modern Hunch
Bow Pose energizes the mind and invites you to stand up a little straighter. Here's what to know. The post Bow Pose Helps Counteract Your Modern Hunch appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Yoga Teachers Spill Their Most Embarrassing Student Interactions—and the Lessons They’ve Learned
It's usually our mistakes that teach us the most. The post Yoga Teachers Spill Their Most Embarrassing Student Interactions—and the Lessons They’ve Learned appeared first on Yoga Journal.
The Problem with Being the Easy One
“We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others, that in the end we become disguised to ourselves.” ~François de La Rochefoucauld “So, in your relationship, do your partner’s needs always dictate how things go?” My therapist looked at me quizzically after I’d...
No One Talks About This Shoulder Muscle, But Everyone Needs to Strengthen It
Here's everything you need to know. The post No One Talks About This Shoulder Muscle, But Everyone Needs to Strengthen It appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — The error in these erroneous teachings that are generally held by the philosophers.
‘The error in these erroneous teachings that are generally held by the philosophers lies in this: they do not recognise that the objective world rises from the mind itself; they do not understand that the whole mind-system also arises from the mind itself.’ The...
Yoga Students Tend to Compare Themselves to Others. Here’s How Teachers Can Discourage That.
It's a subtle art. The post Yoga Students Tend to Compare Themselves to Others. Here’s How Teachers Can Discourage That. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
5 Yoga Poses to Protect Your Lower Back
Lower back pain is nuanced and personal—but protecting and supporting the lower back is a more universal feat. These poses can help. The post 5 Yoga Poses to Protect Your Lower Back appeared first on Yoga Journal.
7 Cooling Yoga Poses and Breath Techniques for Hot Summer Days
Take time to chill out. The post 7 Cooling Yoga Poses and Breath Techniques for Hot Summer Days appeared first on Yoga Journal.
