“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” ~Hermann Hesse My dad was intubated, so he couldn’t say the words back to me. I told him I loved him anyway. Instead, he slowly pointed to himself and then to me. “You love me too?” I...
King Pigeon Is a Challenging Backbend. These 4 Yoga Poses Will Help You Prepare.
King Pigeon Pose is a challenging backbend. These yoga poses will help you prepare your body and mind for the shape. The post King Pigeon Is a Challenging Backbend. These 4 Yoga Poses Will Help You Prepare. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
4 Quick Ways to Transition From Chaturanga to Up Dog
In class, this transition can be a struggle. But it doesn't have to be. The post 4 Quick Ways to Transition From Chaturanga to Up Dog appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Gampo Abbey and Dharmata Foundation announce collaboration
Two prominent Buddhist organizations have joined forces to deepen opportunities for practice in Canada. Gampo Abbey and the Dharmata Foundation have announced a new collaboration centered on a hermitage project called Kadak Dzong — “Fortress of Original Purity” —...
Morning meditation — Buddha saw life as a flowing procession of conditions.
‘Each moment lived without clinging — whether it be to an idea, an object, a person, or anything — is a moment without anguish. When we truly see that, we also see that that is where liberation lies, liberation from sorrow.’ Diana St Ruth
5-Minute Seated Yoga to Relieve Neck Pain
Whether you slept in a weird position or you're dealing with tech neck, you need these simple stretches. The post 5-Minute Seated Yoga to Relieve Neck Pain appeared first on Yoga Journal.
The Simple “Doomscrolling Replacement Kit” That Helps Me Unplug
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ~Anne Lamott You know that familiar routine: an exhausting day at work, a long commute, children, errands, messages, dinner, and notifications. And then—finally—rest at the end of...
5 Yin Yoga Poses to Help Unlock Tight Hips
These yin yoga poses help release tight hips and encourage flexibility and a sense of ease throughout your entire body. The post 5 Yin Yoga Poses to Help Unlock Tight Hips appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — May all beings discover what brings them real happiness.
‘May all beings discover what brings them real happiness.’ Everyday Buddhism
Sofie’s Gratitude Story: The Possibility of Being Happy
Trigger warning: This story mentions grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. Long before Sofie built the life she has now, she was just trying to cope with a devastating loss. In 2010, she lost her mother to breast cancer. She...
