WORDS AND SOUNDS
FOR REFLECTION AND INSPIRATION
ahimsa
In todays modern yoga world, it is easy to assume that ‘asana’ — the practice of physical postures — is the most important part of a yoga practice. There is...
ahimsa
In todays modern yoga world, it is easy to assume that ‘asana’ — the practice of physical postures — is the most important part of a yoga practice. There is...
being alive is a miracle
Something that I am trying to practice more purposefully at the moment is not taking life for granted. I’ve been reminded recently how easy it is to get totally caught...
being alive is a miracle
Something that I am trying to practice more purposefully at the moment is not taking life for granted. I’ve been reminded recently how easy it is to get totally caught...
change your mind
It’s really common to think that if we want to slow down, if we want to live with more purpose and awareness, then we have to start by making changes...
change your mind
It’s really common to think that if we want to slow down, if we want to live with more purpose and awareness, then we have to start by making changes...
letting go of struggle
It can be really interesting to notice the habits and attitudes that we bring into our practice. Observing how we treat our bodies, what thoughts we let take up space...
letting go of struggle
It can be really interesting to notice the habits and attitudes that we bring into our practice. Observing how we treat our bodies, what thoughts we let take up space...
be like a tree
If you look out at a tree on a windy day what you will notice is that some of the tree will be moving — the leaves, the smaller branches,...
be like a tree
If you look out at a tree on a windy day what you will notice is that some of the tree will be moving — the leaves, the smaller branches,...
anything can happen, anytime
‘Anything can happen, any time’ is a phrase, and mantra, that one of my vipassana teachers likes to use to in his dharma talks. Sometimes I think it sounds a...
anything can happen, anytime
‘Anything can happen, any time’ is a phrase, and mantra, that one of my vipassana teachers likes to use to in his dharma talks. Sometimes I think it sounds a...
what happens in your mind matters
A big part of yoga practice is learning how to pay attention. Perhaps we start with asana and learn to pay attention to the body, then we move into pranayama...
what happens in your mind matters
A big part of yoga practice is learning how to pay attention. Perhaps we start with asana and learn to pay attention to the body, then we move into pranayama...
what are you paying attention to?
If we are not paying attention or not being present with the moment 47% of the time, then what are we focusing on? It’s thought that we all have about...
what are you paying attention to?
If we are not paying attention or not being present with the moment 47% of the time, then what are we focusing on? It’s thought that we all have about...