Many people enter autumn mourning the summer – as they watch the leaves fall, amp up their workloads, zip up their coats, and await the holidays. A common prescription for the fall funk is often a pumpkin spice latte with a big slice of apple pie. Doctors orders. There are many plus sides of the fall season; though it can be difficult to see them when you’re in a funk. How do you tap into the positive feelings of fall when you’re feeling the season pull you down?
Read MoreLife Happens: The Yoga Sutra’s Take on Suffering
The word duhkham, most commonly translated as “suffering,” literally means “tightness or constriction in the chest or the heart area.” If you think about a time you were upset and what that felt like in your body, you’ll probably recognize the feeling. In the Yoga Sutra, Patanjali uses duhkham to encompass all the disturbances in our equilibrium, from feelings of disquiet or unhappiness to all-out heartbreak. When you’re upset, angry, anxious, sad, unhappy, or devastated, that’s duhkham.
Read More4 Secrets for Overcoming Fear and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
Most of the worthwhile things I’ve done in life have really scared me. I’m an introvert, so I don’t thrive speaking in front of large groups—teaching big classes used to scare me so much that I’d feel like I was going to pass out. But I’ve grown to absolutely love it. How? By learning to overcome fear-based thinking patterns. Outside of our comfort zone is where the creative magic really happens! Here are my secrets for overcoming fear and embracing new creative challenges.
Read MoreHOW DOES YOGA TEACH YOU TO TRUST YOURSELF?
Embark on a transformative journey discovering the profound ways yoga nurtures self-trust. Explore insights from This Is Yoga Sydney's latest blog on how yoga cultivates inner confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection with oneself. Immerse yourself in the empowering practice of yoga to foster trust within. Join us on this empowering path!
Read MoreTRUST IS A SPIRITUAL ATTITUDE
In the realm of spiritual exploration, trust emerges as a profound attitude, transcending ordinary connotations. It is a journey into the self, delving into the depths of trust as a spiritual attitude, a deep surrender to the present moment, an acknowledgment of vulnerability, and a doorway to our higher self. Trust challenges limitations, serving as both the means and the end in embracing the spontaneity of the moment. It is an invitation to move beyond fixation on results, acknowledging its essence lies in uncertainty and the ability to transcend the need for assurance. Keep reading to learn more!
Read MoreMORNING RITUALS TO GREET THE DAY WITH CALM
As we emerge from sleep, there is a watery quality to our minds that we can float in peacefully for a time, rather than rushing headlong into our phones, push notifications, emails, and to-do lists. Beginning the day with a ritual designed to prolong that kind of calm can help keep the rest of your day more mellow.
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