How asana can reveal—and help you overcome—emotional obstacles. The post Common Obstacles to Spiritual Growth appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Common Obstacles to Spiritual Growth
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Getting Clear on Relationships: An East-West Approach
How yoga and psychotherapy are complementary tools for intimacy and understanding. The post Getting Clear on Relationships: An East-West Approach appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Intimacy as a Spiritual Voyage
When you commit to a relationship, you are transcending the self to become part of something greater. The post Intimacy as a Spiritual Voyage appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Three Weeks with B.K.S. Iyengar
What happens when you get the once-in-a-lifetime experience to study yoga with a teacher who's been called everything from "saint" to "sadist"? The post Three Weeks with B.K.S. Iyengar appeared first on Yoga Journal.
12-Minute Yoga Practice to Dissolve Your Anxious Thoughts
Flow right through your anxious thoughts. The post 12-Minute Yoga Practice to Dissolve Your Anxious Thoughts appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — There are moments when words fail to fully express the depth of an awakened mind.
‘In the long tradition of Buddhism, there are moments when words fail to fully express the depth of an awakened mind. The experience of liberation — of living an awakened life — often transcends the ordinary boundaries of language and logic.’ Everyday Buddhism
Anna’s Story – A Journey back to self
I’m going to start with a small part of my journey to gratefulness. I’m 7 years old, at my school fete, sitting on the oval in a field of daisies and dandelions. I felt magic all around me, even though at that point I didn’t know it. So much happened after that...
Kayla’s Story – Finding Gratitude Through the Storm
When I was younger, I didn’t think much about the word “gratitude.” It just seemed like one of those things adults talked about. But after everything I’ve been through, I’ve learned how important it really is. My parents used to be happy together. We had fun family...
Alaine’s Story – Be Here Now
To whoever is reading this, I’m sure there have been times when you looked back and realized you were ungrateful, when life felt dark, foggy, and meaningless, when giving up seemed easier than holding on. I’m 32 years old, but I feel like an old soul. I’ve been...
Ibiye’s Story – When Gratitude Overflows
They say when you’re thankful, your tank will always be full. But the truth is, with gratitude, your tank doesn’t just stay full, it overflows. I began intentionally writing my gratitude in 2019. One day, my little nephew read my journal and asked, “Aunty, why do you...