Yoga is much more than the physical movement of our bodies on the yoga mats. Yoga also offers us insights into our motivations, our desires and the ways in which we think and feel about ourselves. We can broaden our experience of yoga by exploring yoga philosophy and mythology. This approach is called Jnana (NYAH-nah)Continue reading “Daily Buddha”
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Daily Buddha – Deep Dive into Tree Pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit words vṛkṣa (वृक्ष) meaning “tree”, and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture”. History of Tree Pose A 7th-century stone carving in Mahabalipuram appears to contain a figure standing on one leg, perhaps indicating that a pose similar to vrikshasana was in use at that time. It is said that sadhus disciplined themselves by choosing to meditate in the pose.Continue reading “Daily Buddha – Deep Dive into Tree Pose”
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Thankfulness. Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one has. It is a recognition of value independent of monetary worth. Spontaneously generated from within, it is an affirmation of goodness and warmth. http://www.psychologytoday.com › basics › gratitude Attitudes of Gratitude Journal – FREE DOWNLOAD The Yoga Bible
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You are posed for flight! The actions you take begin with the thoughts that you make. Using intention in your daily practice helps guide your projectory and helps you find your power and balance. It is an ongoing process that can begin on the mat and then taken into your day. 8 LIMBS OF YOGAContinue reading “Daily Buddha”
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“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” ― B.K.S Iyengar Practicing Mindfulness Chakra Healing The Yoga Bible Basics of Zen Buddhism The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Mala Beads
Deep Dive into Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana (Sanskrit: सेतु बन्ध सर्वाङ्गासन), Shoulder supported bridge or simply Bridge, also called Setu Bandhāsana, is an inverted back-bending asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise Etymology and origins The pose is named from the Sanskrit words सेतु Setu, a bridge; बन्ध Bandha, caught; सर्वा Sarva, all; ङ्ग Anga, limb; and आसन Asana, seat or posture. The pose appears as “Kāmapīṭhāsana” in the 19th century Sritattvanidhi (written beforeContinue reading “Deep Dive into Bridge Pose”
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PEACEFUL WARRIOR POSE (VIPARITA VIRANHADRASANA) Finding space is not always easy – sometimes you have to strive for it like a warrior. Standing steadily in Viparita Viranhasrasana, the sanskrit name for Peaceful Warrior Pose or Reverse Warrior Pose, your legs are spread apart with your front knee bent and your back foot fully rooted toContinue reading “Daily Buddha”
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The Breath Invites Expansiveness “With each inhale, our lungs fill and our rib cage expands gently outward and upward, similar to an umbrella stretching open. With each exhale, the umbrella in released, allowing us to relax. Because the breath literally expands our upper torso, it can create a feeling of expansiveness within us. This canContinue reading “Daily Buddha”
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Take some time each morning to ground yourself and reminds yourself of the direction in which you wish to go. I simple journal can be helpful. You can also use that same journal when you go to bed to reflect on the day. Chakra Healing Boho Yoga Pants Vitamin B Complex – Vegetarian
