A simple pause can redirect your life. The post This App Helped Me Trade Dopamine Hits for Deep Breaths appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — When we sit in stillness and turn our attention inward.
‘When we sit in stillness and turn our attention inward, a profound truth emerges: the mind is naturally luminous.’ Everyday Buddhism
How My Mother’s Alcoholism Shaped Me—and How I’m Healing Now
“The journey of the perfect daughter is not about perfection; it’s about finding the courage to be imperfect, to be human.” ~Robert Ackerman, Perfect Daughters Growing up in a home shadowed by addiction is like living in a house with no foundation. The ground beneath...
I Had to Learn That My Students’ Post-Yoga Adoration Wasn’t About Me
It's not me. It's the yoga. The post I Had to Learn That My Students’ Post-Yoga Adoration Wasn’t About Me appeared first on Yoga Journal.
This Year’s Outside Festival Featured Some Seriously Dynamic Yoga Classes
Live music, inspiring speakers, and an outdoor practice. The post This Year’s Outside Festival Featured Some Seriously Dynamic Yoga Classes appeared first on Yoga Journal.
The Mindful Future: A Conversation with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Melvin McLeod: Could you share what current science tells us about how mindfulness affects our mind, brain, and overall well-being—and how that might benefit society? Jon Kabat-Zinn: This is now a flourishing field of scientific research, including all sorts of...
This One Extremely Unusual Cue Will Completely Transform Your Cow Pose
Friendly reminder that humor has a place on the yoga mat. The post This One Extremely Unusual Cue Will Completely Transform Your Cow Pose appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Conducting a Sound Bath Is a Lot Harder Than It Looks. Experts Explain Why
Creating a soothing sound experience comes with some hidden labor. The post Conducting a Sound Bath Is a Lot Harder Than It Looks. Experts Explain Why appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning Meditation — The Buddha, without expounding the dharma.
‘The Buddha, without expounding the dharma, is always hearing the sound of the dharma. Without bringing thoughts into his mind, he is all the time enlightening the whole universe.’ Zen Master Hakuin
The 5 Qualities You Need to Change Your Life
“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” ~Abraham Maslow Have you ever wondered what true personal development requires? What it truly takes to change your life? I have, and it’s a question I have been asking...