Breathe into harmony. The post What’s the Difference Between Breathing and Pranayama? appeared first on Yoga Journal.
The Prowler in My Mind: Learning to Live with Depression
“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” ~Leonard Cohen When depression comes, I feel it like a prowler gliding through my body. My chest tightens, my head fills with dark whispers, and even the day feels like night. The prowler has no face, no...
Giselle’s Gratitude Story – Healing Through Gratitude
It was January 2023, I found myself caught in a cycle of negativity, harboring pain from past experiences and struggling to find true happiness in my life. I knew I needed a change, a shift in my mindset, but I was not sure where to begin. That all changed in February...
Jade’s Gratitude Story – Brighter Days
I have had a difficult life full of sadness, but ever since I can remember, I have always focused on the possibility that brighter days would arrive.As a kid, I grew up in an abusive environment, living in fear and being controlled. We were not allowed to show love....
Sana’s Gratitude Story – Never Losing Faith
I'd like to share how practicing gratitude has had a deeply positive impact on my life. I am a 19-year-old girl, and the past two to three years have been the most difficult and challenging years of my life. You may ask, what went wrong? Here is what happened: I was...
Prakriti’s Gratitude Story – Becoming Her Own Mother
I was born into a middle class family where my parents and grandparents worked tirelessly just to put food on the table. Growing up, I never felt loved or nurtured by my mother. Instead, I experienced strictness, rudeness, emotional and physical abuse, and constant...
Morning meditation — What is required is a willingness to look deeply.
‘What is required is a willingness to look deeply, to bring mindful awareness to the moment, and to allow the simple truth of the Dharma to unfold naturally.’ Everyday Buddhism
Compassion is catching by Trevor Leggett
I felt a sudden rush of something in my heart.
Pyramid Pose Is Tricker Than It Looks. Here’s How to Find Your Way Into It.
You might be surprised at what this challenging posture can teach you. The post Pyramid Pose Is Tricker Than It Looks. Here’s How to Find Your Way Into It. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Why Narcissistic Abuse Doesn’t Define You and How I Found the Love I Deserve
“When it hurts to move on, just remember the pain you felt hanging on.” ~Unknown There was a time when I thought my heart would never heal. I’d been lied to, betrayed, and broken by a man I thought I loved. A man who turned out to be nothing more than a beautifully...
