How Backbends Can Open Your Heart to Love & Compassion.
Discover how backbends can transform your emotional landscape, combining ancient yoga wisdom with modern science to open your heart to greater love and compassion.
Exploring the Last Three Limbs of Yoga: Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
Explore the final three limbs of yoga—Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi—as tools for inner peace and clarity, particularly in midlife. Learn about their benefits and practices to bring calm and focus to your daily life.
Pratyahara: Turning Inward for Calm and Clarity in Midlife and in Autism.
Pratyahara, the practice of turning inward, holds a unique value for midlifers and those with autism. Discover how sensory withdrawal can bring calm and clarity through techniques like breath awareness and Yoga Nidra.
Pranayama: The Breath of Life.
Discover the transformative power of pranayama, the conscious control of breath, in navigating life’s challenges. This blog delves into the profound connection between pranayama and emotional well-being, exploring its role in healing grief and finding balance during midlife. Learn practical techniques and insights to harness the life force within you and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Sthira Sukham Asanam: Finding Balance in Grief and Midlife.
Discover how the yoga practice of sthira sukham asanam can help you find balance and peace amidst life’s challenges. This blog explores the connection between this ancient yogic principle and the modern experiences of grief and midlife. Learn practical tips on incorporating yoga into your daily life to cultivate resilience and well-being.
Navigating Grief: Yamas & Niyamas for Midlife Healing.
Grief happens frequently during midlife. Yoga offers a unique perspective and valuable tools to navigate this complex terrain.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a foundational text of yoga philosophy, outlines an eightfold path towards self-realization. Within this framework, the Yamas (ethical principles) and Niyamas (self-observances) provide a guiding light through midlife grief. The Yamas cultivate compassion in our interactions with the world, including ourselves, while the Niyamas invite us to build inner strength and self-awareness.
How can the Yamas & Niyamas support us in navigating grief?
The Yamas like Ahimsa (non-violence) encourage self-compassion, while Satya (truthfulness) invites us to acknowledge our emotions with honesty. The Niyamas, such as Saucha (cleanliness) and Santosha (contentment), can help us create a supportive environment and find moments of peace amidst the sadness.
The Niyamas: Cultivating Self-Discipline for a Flourishing Midlife Yoga Practice.
The Yamas establish a foundation of ethical living, which is the bedrock of any spiritual practice. They guide our interactions with the world, promoting non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, moderation, and non-possessiveness. The Niyamas, on the other hand, turn our focus inwards, inviting us to cultivate self-discipline and personal growth. These internal observances include cleanliness (Saucha), contentment (Santosha), discipline (Tapas), self-study (Svadhyaya), non-attachment (Aparigraha), and surrender (Ishvarapranidhana).
Anchoring Midlife Grief in the Ethical Bedrock of Yoga.
Midlife can be a time of profound change and loss. Grief, a natural response to these losses, can feel overwhelming. But yoga offers a unique perspective for navigating this complex terrain. This blog post explores how the Yamas, the ethical principles of yoga, can serve as an anchor in midlife grief. Discover how practices like self-awareness, self-compassion, and honoring your limitations can support you through the grieving process.
Cultivating Ethical Conduct for a Flourishing Midlife.
Midlife can be a time of profound change and self-discovery. But amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to lose sight of your well-being. The ancient wisdom of the Yamas offers a powerful framework for cultivating ethical conduct and creating a more fulfilling midlife experience.
This blog post explores the five Yamas – Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (moderation), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) – and how they can be integrated into your yoga practice, fitness routine, meditation sessions, and even your interactions with animals.