To understand the immeasurable, the mind must be extraordinarily quiet, still.” ― Jiddu Krishnamurti Many of us find meditation incredibly difficult. Sitting, breathing… waiting? What is it all for, anyway? We read articles and watch documentaries on the powerful effects of…
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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…
Should Yoga Become Part of the School Day?
Early in March 2018, the introduction of yoga into the schools of Denver, Colorado, hit the headlines. Instead of using the traditional, punitive approach in response to bad behavior, the schools are using the time usually dedicated to detention, in…
The Transformational Power of Journaling
After surviving an emotionally and physically abusive stepfather, multiple arrests, six years in high school, and time in drug rehab, I managed to become a lawyer and business owner. In order for me to continue on the right track and…
8 Things That Happened After I Meditated For 100 Days
I am not a yogi, a life coach, or a yoga teacher. In fact, I am probably the furthest thing from what you would call a yogi. I was raised, in part, by a physically and emotionally abusive step father.…
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Why Me-Time and Meditation Isn’t A Selfish Act
When it comes to yoga, meditation and even me-time in general, we can sometimes worry we are being a little selfish. Dedicating time to our own wellbeing can feel overly indulgent, and there’s even a creeping suggestion self-care is little…
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