Most people would agree that we find ourselves immersed in the busiest season of the year (unless you’re an accountant!) There are exceptionally long lines at the stores, more traffic than usual, and many of us who suddenly find ourselves with an extra long to-do list in order to finish the year up well and/or make the holidays extra special for ourselves and those around us.
Read MoreMost people would agree that we find ourselves immersed in the busiest season of the year (unless you’re an accountant!) There are exceptionally long lines at the stores, more traffic than usual, and many of us who suddenly find ourselves with an extra long to-do list in order to finish the year up well and/or make the holidays extra special for ourselves and those around us.
Read MoreWe are so glad to be in this circle of yogis/essential oil enthusiasts together with you! At the core of yoga and yogis is LOVE! Therefore we know that you will enjoy our 2018 holiday gift suggestions and we would LOVE your feedback and recommendations too! As we look to treating those we love (self included), here are some of our favorite recommendations accessible to you at the convenience of technology – thus more time for aromatherapy infused yoga practice!
Read MoreThis winter holiday season is a time when schedules tend to kick-up a notch (or ten), we develop a sixth-sense awareness of the needs and feelings of people around us, and we might experience positive or negative feelings as we reflect on our past and current circumstances and how they reflect our personal and family traditions.
No matter what your past traditions have been, and no matter how satisfied or peaceful you feel with your current situation, there is always room to introduce new holiday traditions to infuse your soul with deepened gratitude and peace. Consider choosing one or more selections from our holiday buffet of ‘new traditions’ selections
Read MoreThis is the time of year when the holidays begin to unfold, and it’s well worth noting that as we begin with Thanksgiving, we are in the habit of beginning with gratitude first. How ironic that here is our lesson, since after all, gratitude is the mother of all virtues. Starting from this humble place should help us keep things in perspective. All faith traditions and many mind-body practices encourage beginning and repeatedly coming back to focus on “our blessings.” This is powerful!
Read MoreDid you know that cultivating gratitude is a skill? It’s a mindset, it’s a way of life. It’s also a very worthwhile pursuit because of the incredible benefits of cultivating gratitude – we recommend starting by spending 5 minutes/day in a gratitude journal. Interestingly, we start experiencing MORE of these benefits the longer we consistently keep a gratitude journal.
Read MoreJoin us this November as we begin a mindful practice of gratitude to see what unfolds in life. Lets consider a daily practice so that the conditioning effect on both the mind and the body become more habitual. There are actually many ways to focus on a gratitude practice so we are suggesting something simple and doable, that we might lock elbows together and make it a collective exercise in this EYP community – ready to join us?
Read MoreBreath is life and therefore attention to breath is paramount to how our life will unfold. Everything else can and should supplement the effectiveness of proper breathing – awareness, movement, nutrition and spiritual practices.
Read MoreTo reflect on inner strength from a yogic perspective, we want to consider all the ways we yoke our practice, so that we look from the angles of physical strength, emotional stability, and spiritual steadfastness. We can find that our understanding of Santosa (pronounced Sahn – toe – sha), the Niyama (“rules” for self-observance), which means contentment, holds the key to offering us another facet for contemplation on strength and grace.
Read MoreYoga means to unite or to yoke, but on a deeper meaning, it is the realization of the interconnectedness of everything, from the micro to the macro level. Our practice helps us to understand our place in our world and therefore helps us to rise to our obligations, not in a way that is cumbersome, but with realization that life requires sweet responsibilities.
Read MoreExcess tension is stealing not only our peace, but the quality of our lives. Physically, when the body is under tension, the cardiovascular system is challenged, cholesterol and blood pressure increase, the breath becomes fast and shallow, nutrition is compromised as the body excretes vitamins and minerals rather than absorbing optimally from foods, muscles hold unnecessary tension for prolonged periods, and adequate sleep becomes harder to access.
Read MoreWe can all connect to instances like walking into a room only to forget what we originally came for, or having too many things on our “to do “ list than hours in the day to support successful completion. Technology constantly keeps us over-stimulated. So much so, that our desire for clarity is wishful thinking on a daily basis. Yoga to the rescue!
Read MoreWe have a short video instead of our usual blog post this week. Enjoy, Yogis! Before the journey can begin, we must first learn to spend time daily allowing the body and the mind to be still, to withdraw from the distractions and obstacles, so the soul and spirit can emerge to lead the way.
Read MoreWhat a month it’s been! Beliefs are fascinating, because they really do generate thoughts, feelings and action that impact our entire lives. And we often aren’t even aware that we hold certain beliefs until we map them out (or get external feedback from someone who isn’t confined to our personal paradigm.)
Read MoreAre you ready for some serious creation? Last week you identified some things you really want – maybe it had to do with how you look, attributes you’d like to develop, material possessions you’d like to own or income you’d like to make, experiences you want to have, or relationships you want to improve (or even start). This is the fun part
Read MoreNow that you’ve completed the first two steps …. Set that all aside for the moment and focus on the present moment, which is your only moment of true power. Acknowledge to yourself that just because you may have a track record in certain areas, your future “slate” is clean.
Read MoreIf you haven’t read last week’s blog post yet, please read it before continuing with this one; this month’s blog is all about belief, with some powerful tools to help you shift your beliefs so you can live the life you want.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why you just can’t seem to accomplish some goals that you have? Or have you ever taken a look at your life (including where you live, where you work, you income, your lifestyle, your physical health, your relationships), and thought to yourself, “How did I get here?
Read MoreThe aromatic use of essential oils, otherwise known as aromatherapy, brings about powerful benefits. When we inhale the aroma of a pure, potent essential oil, we invite
