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Profound Effects of Being in Your Prime

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Some people reach their prime in high school, or so I have heard. That was not true for me. In my mind, I am still striving to achieve the “prime season” of my life.

The Yoga Practice of Pranayama – Just Breathe!

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This week let’s look at pranayama, an ancient practice from the philosophy of yoga that focuses on controlling the breath and connecting with life force energy. It is often referred to as “breathwork” and is one of the eight limbs outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Though it may seem like a simple concept, pranayama has a deep and powerful impact on our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Let’s explore this fourth limb of yoga in more detail.

Let’s do this!

He who hesitates is lost… these words of wisdom from my mother ring in my head often while I procrastinate. We celebrate and slow down during the last few weeks of the year. The world seems to pause. That time is over, and it is time to gear up for the New Year.   Often […]

How do you feel?

How do you feel? What makes you feel good? What makes you feel bad? What makes you feel proud? What makes you feel happy?Do you feel all of your feelings, or do you allow them to come and go without notice?When we practice yoga, it’s not only about the poses. There is so much more […]

How do you measure progress?

How do you measure progress? In life, we get comfortable with the easy and hang out there. As we sink into comfort, we forget about progress. We are never really staying the same. Either we are moving forward toward the life we want, or we are moving backward. Our yoga practice can mirror life. We […]