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.
Half Moon Pose is the Surprising Cool Down Your Body Needs
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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...
Morning meditation — To be unaware is to suffer.
‘To be unaware is to suffer. Not knowing the nature of things, not seeing reality as it truly is (yathābhūta), binds us to a world of illusion.’ Everyday Buddhism
How I Learned to Sit With Discomfort
I sat atop a long wooden dock overlooking the Lagoon of Seven Colors in Bacalar, Mexico. I wanted to meditate, but felt hesitant, aware of the other visitors around me. They were splashing and diving, rocking their children and lovers in the water. As a compromise, I...
13-Minute Core-Strengthening Practice to Support Your Yoga
The right core strength exercises support you through all of life's movement, including your yoga. Start with this practice. The post 13-Minute Core-Strengthening Practice to Support Your Yoga appeared first on Yoga Journal.
6 Ways to Practice Yoga for Confidence
You are strong. You are capable. The post 6 Ways to Practice Yoga for Confidence appeared first on Yoga Journal.
The Best Thing to Say to Someone Who Won’t Try to Understand You
“True love is born from understanding.” ~Buddha I believe one of our strongest desires in life is to feel understood. We want to know that people see our good intentions and not only get where we’re coming from but get us. We want to know they see us. They recognize...
Morning meditation — Wherever the eye falls, Thusness.
‘Wherever the eye falls, Thusness.’ Chan Master Sengcan
His Dharma Heir
A sharp clack echoed through the garden, and she looked up. The timekeeper, a novice who had just taken her vows, stood on the walkway, holding her wooden mallet, getting ready to strike the wooden plaque again to signal time for zazen and evening service. Aikon could...