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...
What the Full Moon in Sagittarius Means for You This June
Say goodbye to your old fears. The post What the Full Moon in Sagittarius Means for You This June appeared first on Yoga Journal.
No Mud, No Lotus
When discussing caring for the earth, we must first recognize that the earth isn’t external to us. It’s not merely a resource to be grasped, protected, or altered; this mindset of control, extraction, and possession has led to our current environmental crisis....
Morning meditation — Deep within this human flesh and bones.
‘Deep within this human flesh and bones, there are some kinds of instincts. As human beings, we have a natural tendency to appreciate the cooperation and kindness of others.’ Dalai Lama
How I Learned to Be Present—One Sound at a Time
“Time isn’t the main thing. It’s the only thing.” ~Miles Davis When I first read that quote, it hit me right in the chest. Not because it sounded profound—but because it was something I had been slowly, painfully learning over the course of a very quiet, very long...