If you fall asleep during Corpse Pose, you are missing a great opportunity to practice pratyahara, the art of letting go. The post This Beloved Pose Is One of the Most Difficult in All of Yoga appeared first on Yoga Journal.
10-Minute Practice to Strengthen Your Core—No Standing Required
A strong core can stabilize you in more ways than one. The post 10-Minute Practice to Strengthen Your Core—No Standing Required appeared first on Yoga Journal.
When Your Kindness Flows Easily to Others but Not to Yourself
“Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” ~Louise L. Hay There it was—glaringly obvious on the page. An embarrassing typo stared back at me from the backside of a brochure I’d...
Jillian’s Gratitude Story: A Journey of Perspective
For a long time, Jillian lived a life that was "pretty good." Nestled among the mountains of Northern Utah, she was happy and had known about gratitude for years. But back then, her thankfulness was silent. She figured that as long as she thought she was grateful, it...
Morning meditation — When we practise Buddhism.
‘‘When we practise Buddhism, we are doing what the Buddha did.’’ Geshe Tashi Tsering
How to Find Your Balance in Any Challenging Standing Pose
Learn to stand your ground amid challenging circumstances. The post How to Find Your Balance in Any Challenging Standing Pose appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation: Those who cover the Buddha with concepts.
‘Those who cover the Buddha with concepts, will never reach Buddhahood.’ Everyday Buddhist
5 Family Wellness Retreats That Trade Chaos for Calm (Plus Discounts for YJ Readers)
Yes, a family wellness retreat can be a supported experience. The post 5 Family Wellness Retreats That Trade Chaos for Calm (Plus Discounts for YJ Readers) appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — Time, as we commonly know it.
‘Time, as we commonly know it, is a construct of the conditioned mind. Hours, minutes, and seconds — though practical for navigating the world — are little more than measurements imposed upon the infinite.’ Everyday Buddhism
50 Affirmations To Help You Trust Yourself
It can be rather difficult to believe in ourselves sometimes, especially when we're going through a difficult season of life. Our judgments, past experiences, internalized opinions of others, and fears can cloud our thinking and belief in ourselves and our...
