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Yoga And Meditation

Over my years as a yoga instructor and yoga practitioner, a vital core of my practice has been meditation.  Long before I started a yoga practice I had studied eastern philosophies and was interested in meditation.  Always eager to learn I would sign up for classes and workshops on all sorts of meditations: guided, silent,… Continue reading Yoga And Meditation

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Welcome 2013!

Well I have to say I am pretty excited to put 2012 behind me and jump into 2013 with an open heart and positive attitude about growth, prosperity and true abundance. My resolution or intention for the year ahead is to hold peace in my heart, in my home, in my work and in my… Continue reading Welcome 2013!

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Teach Love

It seems a mini-avalanche of blogs have begun... it started with Becca's "Let's Get Physical", which was responded with La La's "Take It Personally", which led to Meizac's "Piece Of Meat". My heart cries for these women.  For all women.  But it cries for men too.  What kind of society have we created?  What kind… Continue reading Teach Love

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The Second Step

This is confusing 'step' number two, or the second limb of yoga, which is really another five steps.  Our last post on the yamas had the first five moral principles  and now the niyamas will be shared, and these are five living principles. Saucha is purity.  This is all about taking care of yourself on the… Continue reading The Second Step

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The First Step

The first step on this journey through the eight fold path of yoga, is actually five steps.  In fact the first two steps on the eight-fold path can sometimes make this whole learning of the yoga philosophy and sutras very confusing.  So don't give up after reading this first post, the steps actually get easier… Continue reading The First Step

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Life | Yoga | Philosophy

It is more clear then ever that I have a passion for writing, yoga, and helping others. I am a creative introvert who craves learning and growth, and sharing life with my community (which now includes this online community!). I am going to use this blog as an opportunity to share more about how yoga… Continue reading Life | Yoga | Philosophy

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The Gentle Way Of Hatha

Today I registered my business; the official name is now The Gentle Way Of Hatha. I have struggled with naming this business for quite awhile now.  In the summer I put out a post asking for ideas and suggestions, and the winner would receive a free yoga session.  I had many amazing suggestions, and yet… Continue reading The Gentle Way Of Hatha

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Open Your Heart

We all seem to experience heart crushing pain (perhaps physical, mental or emotional) at some point or another in our lives. It is a part of life.  A part we want to avoid at all costs.  Including shutting down and shutting life and love out. Our society never teaches us that it is normal, or… Continue reading Open Your Heart

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What Is A Child’s Worth?

November 20th is Child Day.  So what does that mean? I was surprised to learn that it is the 22nd anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). I was even more surprised to learn that this treaty has existed for so long and yet had never heard of it:… Continue reading What Is A Child’s Worth?