Excerpt from Yoga Wisdom: Warrior Tales Inspiring You On And Off Your Mat by Stephanie Spence (Skyhorse Publishing) Introduction The setting: a luxurious villa on the Caribbean island of St. Barts. A wife and husband, along with several of his clients, are partying on a terrace overlooking the glittering ocean and sun-kissed beach. They flew in from Pittsburgh aboard his private jet that morning. The woman seems to have it all—she’s a self-made success story, wife, and mother. But beneath … [Read more...] about Yoga Wisdom: Warrior Tales Inspiring You On And Off Your Mat
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Nourishing the Way: Feeding the Birds
Excerpt from The Magic Ten and Beyond by Sharon Gannon The secret to wealth is to give generously to others. Whatever we give will come back to us many times over. Remembering God and being kind to others is the most important job that any of us has in this life. Being kind to others is the essential ingredient to being able to remember God— to be able to see ultimate reality. Developing kindness and compassion toward others is the sure way to happiness. But how does that work?, you might … [Read more...] about Nourishing the Way: Feeding the Birds
Blessing the Way: Giving Blessings
Excerpt from The Magic Ten and Beyond by Sharon Gannon When we are at peace with the other people in our lives, we can be at peace with ourselves. The other people in our lives exert a tremendous amount of power over us. Thoughts of them fill our waking and our dreaming life. We become sad, angry, jealous, or depressed by focusing on the faults and shortcomings of others. We dwell on the insensitive way they are treating us or have treated us in the past. We often blame others for why we … [Read more...] about Blessing the Way: Giving Blessings
5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses That Will Open Hearts and Minds
By Sara J. Weis Love is in the air, and now is the time to let your heart shine. Yes, flowers and candy are a lovely thought for adults this season, but it is also a good time to open your heart and show acceptance and compassion for others. These heart-opening exercises are especially beneficial for kids and adults who spend the majority of their day slouched in desks at school and work or with their heads bent over screens and books. These exercises take only minutes and will help improve … [Read more...] about 5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses That Will Open Hearts and Minds
Establishing a Home Yoga Practice
Yoga in America is booming. A 2016 report by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance reported that 36.7 million people practice yoga, up from 20.4 million in 2012, and 28 percent of all Americans having taken a yoga class at some point in their lives. As a result, the demand for yoga instructors has never been higher and increasing numbers of practitioners are becoming inspired to teach — a career that can be as challenging as it is fulfilling. In their new book The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga: … [Read more...] about Establishing a Home Yoga Practice
Top Yoga Books for Mindfulness and Wellness
It's been quite a long time since I last posted about the yoga-related books I've been reading. There's no doubt that my reading habits have certainly shifted the last few years. I used to always have a book on its way in the mail, which still happens sometimes, but for the most part I've moved away from holding a physical book in my hands to reading or listening to books on whatever device happens to be nearby. I still love the feel of paper, and for some books the digital version just … [Read more...] about Top Yoga Books for Mindfulness and Wellness
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