It symbolizes the transformation of the ordinary into the exquisite. The post This Iconic Yoga Pose Can Be Surprisingly Tricky. Here’s How to Approach It Safely. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
The dancers weave a graceful grapevine step, holding objects of enjoyment mounted on colorful ceremonial scarves — musical instruments, flowers, perfume. Wearing long, silk, Tibetan gowns in bright hues, we circle the ritual mandala in Tara Mandala’s prayer hall in a...
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ~Maya Angelou There’s a strange season in life when the old ambitions no longer fit, but the new ones haven’t fully formed yet. A year ago, I asked...
Learning how to deal with grief is a process of tuning into your mind, body, and breath—then letting it all go. These poses can help. The post 6 Yoga Poses to Support Your Grieving Process appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Everything you need to practice or teach responsibly. The post Does Alignment in Yoga Actually Matter? appeared first on Yoga Journal.
‘We are powerless to change the past, but the moment has endless possibilities.’ Zen Graffiti
You'll immediately feel the difference. The post 15-Minute Full Body Stretch You Can Practice Anytime appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Warrior 3 is a standing yoga pose that calls for endurance—and strengthens nearly every muscle in your body. Here's how. The post Warrior 3 Builds Strength, Balance, and Endurance appeared first on Yoga Journal.
“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.” ~Anonymous My sister called four times before I picked up. Not four times in one day—four times over three weeks. Each time, I watched her name light up my phone, felt something tighten in my...
‘Awareness is a natural state; it’s normal. It isn’t a compounded state that depends on other conditions.’ Ajahn Sumedho