As I sit here embracing my last glorious morning of vacation in Colorado, I am simultaneously anxious to return home with the clarity and motivation I have gained from being away. Reflecting on my current position in life is an insightful experience when I am able to take a step away in a quiet space … Continue reading The Art of Fasting
Author: wildMEyogi
Green Tea & Peppermint Magnesium Body Butter
Feeling stressed, anxious, or just downright spread thin? Magnesium is a crucial mineral needed for our body to function at it's best potential, and this lotion will deliver it in a luxurious way! Symptoms of a magnesium deficiency include low energy, headaches, inability to sleep, depression, muscle cramps, plus many more. If any of these symptoms … Continue reading Green Tea & Peppermint Magnesium Body Butter
Natural Remedies For Cold and Flu
Natural Remedies For Cold and Flu Symptoms It’s easy to forget how catastrophic being sick is until the day comes when you’re laid up in bed with nothing but reruns of ‘Friends’ and a box of tissues keeping you company. Besides the obvious indicators of oncoming sickness, the guilt we carry from bailing on work … Continue reading Natural Remedies For Cold and Flu
Green Goddess
It is with total respect that I demand you drop whatever you're doing and give this smoothie a whirl. It's hands down my favorite green smoothie, or any color smoothie for that matter, and I promise you won't be disappointed. PLUS it's loaded with healthy yums that will keep you feeling fresh to def. I'll leave it … Continue reading Green Goddess
About Karma
So I've been thinking a lot about karma lately, and what started as a simple thought has quickly evolved into an entire new pattern of thinking for me. We all hear about people having 'good karma' or 'bad karma', but who decides what qualifies as good or bad? When something bad happens to a person, who by … Continue reading About Karma
Put Down The Metaphorical Spoon
I recently started reading The Buddha Walks Into a Bar by Lodro Rinzler and I'm obsessed. The author presents abstract concepts in an understandable fashion and gives you the opportunity to apply Buddhist principles to your life in a very realistic way. Teaching yoga has truly brightened my life in so many ways and I am so … Continue reading Put Down The Metaphorical Spoon
Butterflies in the Belly
"I am courageous. I am confident. I respect myself at all times. I live my life with integrity. I am at peace with myself and the world around me. I live a life that is rich with inspiration. I am strong and powerful." Throughout my yoga teacher training I was fascinated by all the information being … Continue reading Butterflies in the Belly
The Energy Which Defines Us
The more I study the energy channels in our body, or chakras, the more I realize there is still so much for me to learn about them. The influence they have over our physical and mental well-being is profound and ever-changing. I have spent a lot of time developing my understanding of them in the … Continue reading The Energy Which Defines Us
All About Transitions
It's always incredible when I discover a new way to transition between poses. When I first saw this drop-back into urdhva dhanurasana (upward-facing bow pose) I was intimidated and fearful of what might go wrong (i.e. completely destroying my quadriceps) - but decided to give it a whirl anyways. After a few attempts with strong hesitation, … Continue reading All About Transitions
Finding the Repose
"Find the repose within the pose." - Prashant Iyengar I have been thinking a lot about this concept lately and have applied it in my teaching on several occasions, but what does it truly mean? Repose means to be at rest, but how do we find this place of peace during our practice? Finding the … Continue reading Finding the Repose
