The yamas are placed in such a way that one builds on the other. So if you are thinking about telling someone they would look more attractive if they had a nose job…just because you want to be honest, you would be ignoring the first yama which is non-harming in thought, word or deed.
Practicing Ahimsa
January 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Meaning of Ahimsa Ahimsa- Non-violence, non-harming in word, thought or deed. Many yogis refer to the word Ahimsa when talking about vegetarianism or veganism. While it makes total sense that one would not want to harm any living thing, including animals which are consumed by the masses, there is more to the meaning of [...]
10 Favorite Yoga Poses for Anxiety
January 20, 2011 By 5 Comments
Yoga Poses to Relieve Anxiety Practicing yoga poses to relieve anxiety and depression have been a life saver for me and can be for you too. Having suffered from anxiety for many many years, I am completely sympathetic to those of you who are still on the healing path. I too, am on the [...]
Downward Dog to Start the New year
January 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Meaning of Namaste
December 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Meaning of Namaste The meaning of namaste is so beautiful. When you“Namaste” to someone, you are saying that you see the Divine light in the person to which you are bowing. More formally the saying goes: I honor that place in you where the universe resides and when I am in that [...]
Checking in With the Crown Chakra – Sahasrara
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“The desire to experience the divine; however you define this, is the dominant drive of the Seventh Chakra. If there is a need, it is absolutely to surrender to Divine guidance. At this level we are not satisfied knowing about the spiritual life, we want to merge with the Divine and have all of our actions guided by this union.” David Pond
Vissudha |The Fifth Chakra
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Isn’t is fabulous when we feel like everything that comes out of our mouth feels perfect, not too harsh, not too soft, not too much, not too little? It doesn’t necessarily have to be the words you speak. A balanced fifth chakra comes in the form of creative self-expression.
Giving Thanks the Yogic Way
November 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
Remember, everyone is important, even the relatives you don’t care to be around. Everyone has value.
Anahata | The Fourth Chakra as it Realtes to P.T.S.D.
November 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
Healing the Heart Chakra… The Beautiful Anahata Think of an open heart, a well balanced heart chakra. You know the feeling. Everyone has had this feeling one time or another;that feeling of “love is in the air”. If you are lucky, maybe you feel it more often than not. I am not really referring to romantic love, [...]
Manipura | The Third Chakra As It Relates To P.T.S.D.
November 7, 2010 By 18 Comments
Over time, the desire to inquire within grew stronger and srtonger and as I peeled back layer after layer, which I am still doing by the way, the spurts of anger became less frequent.
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