A stay at Nectar Yoga doubles as an opportunity to explore a relatively remote paradise. The post This Island Has No Hotels—But You Can Stay If You Do Yoga appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — While timelessness might sound esoteric.
‘While timelessness might sound esoteric, glimpses of it are accessible even in the humblest moments. A quiet sunrise, or the stillness of the night can all reveal this timeless quality. These moments arise when the mind ceases its restless movement, and we simply...
The Truth About Self-Worth: We Don’t Need to Earn It
“Success isn’t about what you do; it’s about who you are. Just existing—waking up, breathing, being present—is enough.” ~Unknown On my third trip to the emergency room, I lay in a hospital bed, ten weeks pregnant and nine kilograms lighter. I had just vomited for the...
What I’m Actually Thinking During Savasana
Through 55 minutes of Vinyasa 2 (yeah, be impressed), there’d been no slips, zero human tears, and just one half of a calf cramp. As the lights dimmed, and we sat down on our mats, I knew it was time to celebrate this job well done, stretching out into absolute prone...
Walking My Mother Home: On Aging, Love, and Letting Go
“To love someone deeply is to learn the art of holding on and letting go—sometimes at the very same time.” ~Unknown Nothing has softened me—or challenged me—like caring for my ninety-six-year-old mother as she slowly withdraws from the world. I thought I was strong,...
10 Mistakes I Made as a New Yoga Teacher (So You Don’t Have To)
Self-care is a non-negotiable. The post 10 Mistakes I Made as a New Yoga Teacher (So You Don’t Have To) appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — By way of nonduality, of nonproduction.
‘By way of nonduality, of nonproduction, of nonbasis. The nonproduction and nonbasis of what? By way of the nonduality of the skandhas, etc. to : of enlightenment.’ The BuddhaLarge Sutra on Perfect Wisdom
Want Relief From Tight Hips? These Are the Stretches You Need.
Sweet release. The post Want Relief From Tight Hips? These Are the Stretches You Need. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
23 Things We Wish We Could Say to the Spiritual Narcissist
Carrying that giant ego around must be exhausting. The post 23 Things We Wish We Could Say to the Spiritual Narcissist appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — For the perfection of wisdom.
‘For the perfection of wisdom is, not one thing, and all-knowledge another; all-knowledge is not one thing, and the perfection of wisdom another; but perfect wisdom and all-knowledge are not two or divided.’ The BuddhaLarge Sutra on Perfect Wisdom