Life can get pretty hectic. Practicing yin yoga for stress allows you to take your energy back, allowing you to be more peaceful and present. The post 12-Minute Yin Yoga to Relieve Some of Your Stress appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Stella’s Gratitude Story: Embracing Both Sides
For Stella, gratitude was never simple or decorative. It was always grounded in truth. It was never about pretending that life is beautiful all the time or forcing positivity onto real pain. In fact, some of the deepest appreciation she ever felt was born in the...
How I Learned to Be More Present with Meditating
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh A few years ago, I moved to a new country with two children under two. The idea had felt exciting at first—a fresh start, a new place, a life by the sea. But...
These 3 Retrogrades Happening in July Are Changing Everything. Here’s What You Need to Know.
There's essential awarenesses as you move toward your next chapter. The post These 3 Retrogrades Happening in July Are Changing Everything. Here’s What You Need to Know. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
How to Tell When You’re Safely Stretching (Versus Overly Straining) in Yoga
Your body is intelligent. They key is to listen to it. The post How to Tell When You’re Safely Stretching (Versus Overly Straining) in Yoga appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — Only the thoughts are different.
‘Our minds and Shakyamuni’s are inseparable — only the thoughts are different.’ Zen Graffiti
Head-to-Knee Pose Shines Light on Your Posture Problems
Head-to-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana) highlights our own duality and the problem with modern posture. Here's what to know. The post Head-to-Knee Pose Shines Light on Your Posture Problems appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Half Moon Pose is the Surprising Cool Down Your Body Needs
The art of being at the edge—and not falling. The post Half Moon Pose is the Surprising Cool Down Your Body Needs appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Yoga Teachers, Consider These 4 Things Before You “Help” a Student
First, let go of the idea that anything is broken. The post Yoga Teachers, Consider These 4 Things Before You “Help” a Student appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Healing Is Happening Even When You Can’t See It
“One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.” ~Marie Curie I almost didn’t go to my cousin’s wedding. Not because I didn’t want to celebrate her. I did. But the thought of walking into a room full of people who knew the version of...
