How to sync your yoga practice to the phases of the moon

Just like the moon flows through phases, ebbing and flowing with the tides of nature, humans also move in cycles. Throughout a day, week, month and beyond, our energy, bodily functions and emotions are constantly wavering. Yet, in a linear society that favours repetition and routine, our true nature is often ignored in a bid to meet expectations of consistency. All too often we disconnect from the cycles existing both outside of and within us, but the moon is a constant reminder to re-connect. 

Connection lies at the core of yoga, which is why it is the perfect practice to tune into nature and honour inner/outer cycles. Syncing your practice to the phases of the moon is a good way to not only cultivate cyclic awareness but to find compassion, acceptance and space. The moon offers clarity on when to retreat and draw energy inward and when to outwardly express. Synching moon flows to these energies can offer a powerful energetic alignment. 

Yoga classes for each phase of the moon 

New Moon 

When the sky is at its darkest, it presents a call to dive within. As the moon darkens her light to re-charge, she encourages us to mirror her efforts by lowering our outward expression. Displaying a blank canvas, it’s an opportunity to fill the space with new beginnings. Connect to the heart space to set intentions on what you want to invite into the next moon phase. 

Theme: honour your needs, slow down and rejuvenate.

A New Moon yoga practice, calls for you to seek ease. You may find that your energy is lower and emotions are heightened, offering an opportunity to rest and reflect. Practices that draw energy inward, encourage reflection and prioritise nourishment suit best. Yin, heart-opening flows and self-care rituals mirror the moon’s energy and cultivate inner-awareness.

Waxing Crescent 

As the sun slowly creeps closer to the moon, its illumination becomes visible once again in the form of a crescent shape. 
When the moon is waxing, it’s building energy and outward expression. It presents an opportunity to take the intentions that were set at New Moon and turn them into reality. 

Theme: action, play and energy. 

With the slow build of the moon’s energy, the tempo of our yoga practice can begin to increase. It is a good time to sync with the flow of the moon with a Vinyasa class that is both energising and challenging, and has a hint of play. Just as the moon’s illumination is light, we want our yoga practice to be too. 

Waxing Gibbous 

Before the moon reaches fullness – its complete state – the Waxing Gibbous presents an opportunity to form our own completions. It’s a time to root our New Moon intentions into reality. This is the phase of doing; it’s the time to get things done and the moon offers an extra boost to help us do exactly that. That being said, it’s also a time to root and ground, to ensure that the ‘doing’ is coming from a place of intention. 

Theme: rooting, doing and completing. 

During the Waxing Gibbous, you may feel a little ungrounded. There is an element of rush in the moon’s energy at this time that often leads to feeling disconnected. Whilst energy is still heightened, it’s wise to practice flows that guide with grounding. It’s still a phase that lends well to Vinyasa, but try to choose a practice that has an earthy, focused element to the flow.  

Full Moon 

The build-up to the full moon can be intense and a little chaotic. When it finally reaches its peak, it’s time to take a long exhale and release all that didn’t serve you throughout the waxing phases. Take stock of any resistance in your attempts to meet intentions and use the power of the moon’s bright illumination to let go. Here, the moon shines her light bright on the shadows to illuminate all the energy, habits, mindsets and people that are no longer in alignment. 

Theme: grounding, releasing and shadow-work. 

Whilst the brightness of the moon appears to convey heightened energy, the full moon can actually be an opportunity to stop. Energy has built to its peak and may start to burn out. This is a good time to practice flows that are grounding and releasing, as well as pranayama that offers deep cleansing. 

Waning Gibbous 

After the intensity of the Full moon, the moon slowly starts to retreat. The crops sown in the New Moon are now experiencing full abundance, making this a time of gratitude and love. It’s a time to be thankful for all that is present and to give back. Use this as an opportunity to perform loving acts of kindness as a way of showing true appreciation for all that is around you. 

Theme: gratitude, presence and kindness. 

This is a beautiful time to slow the energy of your practice down and connect within. To mirror the moon’s energy, practice heart-openers, gratitude meditations and poses that support the lung meridians. 

Waning Crescent 

The moon is finally welcoming surrender. Her light is withdrawing and her outward energy is diminishing. As the moon draws in darkness, shadows emerge and there is an opportunity for one final release. Energy here is likely to be lower and there will be a call to dive deep within. Honour the moon by resting and restoring. Try to empty your diary, find plenty of time to yourself and make your primary focus nourishment. 

Themes: Restore, rest and self-love. 

Here the moon is inviting you to slow your practice down. Surrender to the stillness and invite in tenderness. This is the perfect time to practice Yin, calming pranayama and compassion meditations. 

Article Author: Ekhart Yoga

Article Source: https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/practice/how-to-sync-your-yoga-practice-to-the-phases-of-the-moon

Yoga and process of letting go

Have you ever entered into a yoga practice with a lot on your mind? When you stepped on your mat, did thoughts about finances, relationships or your desire to achieve a certain posture fill your thoughts? Sometimes, when the mind is cloudy or racing in this way, our asana hardly feels like yoga at all. Rather than embracing our “union with the Divine,” we find ourselves just going through the motions while distracted, stressed and unfocused.

This is where the beautifully simple, yet abstract and often elusive act of “letting go” comes in. Yoga teachers use this phrase frequently, and for many of us, hearing the words  “let it all go,” may be our primary reason for attending regular yoga classes.  Most of us have had teachers prompt us to “let your worries wash away with every exhale,” or “let go and release into the posture.” In this case, “letting go” means to release any thoughts, worries or fears that keep us from receiving the gift of total relaxation and rejuvenation.

These comforting and supportive words are commonly heard in gentle yoga classes as well as restorative styles of yoga. But truth be known, most of us hear about “letting go” during physically challenging asanas as well. In these poses, we need more than brute strength and exertion to evolve our practice. Ever struggle with a pose like Salamba Sirsasana (Headstand) over and over again? When we finally “get there”—that is, access a pose that requires strength, balance, and steadiness—it is often because we’ve learned to see the exploration aspect of asana as equally valuable to the goal itself. We’ve let go of the need to “achieve” and surrendered to the process.

Letting go takes courage

It takes faith. It takes trusting in something that we often only see glimpses of. In the Yoga Sutras, this simple phrase is given a depth of meaning, as many passages are offered to explain what “letting go” really entails.

In the translation by Sri Swami Satchidananda, Sutra 1.29 states, “From this practice, all the obstacles disappear and simultaneously dawns knowledge of the inner Self.”  During yoga, consciously moving towards “letting go” creates space for becoming more engaged and connected with our inner wisdom and truth. We are no longer held back by limiting beliefs, repetitive thoughts (for example, thoughts about groceries, work or to-do lists) and desires for our practice to look a certain way. We transcend limitations of the mind and body and step into a deeper knowing. And even though doing so can be hard to do, it is only when we “let go” that the real yoga begins.

Letting go and higher awareness

Yoga means “to yoke” or “to connect” with our higher selves, our true wisdom and Divine nature. Therefore, in order to do so, we must necessarily release the worries of the smaller self, if only for our practice. We can think of “letting go” as happening simultaneously or just before stepping forward into a higher awareness.  Sometimes, this feels like release. Sometimes it feels more like acceptance. Sometimes it’s more active, like moving forward to pursue higher knowing. Some days, letting go means celebration, while others it feels like surrender.

However it feels to you, it is important to remember that this practice, though subtle and mostly undetected by others, requires a strength that is to be commended. We must not think of letting go as giving up or, worse, “settling.” Rather, a deep trustful surrender is an act of wisdom. It is the courageous choice to relax into your potential greatness (often inconceivable to our limited thinking minds) instead of striving for what the ego-self thinks is best. It is trusting that the shape you take in the world at the moment of surrender is greater than you might even realize. When we practice this way, we are often amazed at what unfolds next.

Article Author: Megan De Matteo

Article Source: https://www.yogabasics.com/connect/yoga-blog/yoga-and-the-process-of-letting-go/

How yoga can help improve your gut health

A healthy digestive system is integral to living a balanced and wholesome life. The gut plays an essential role in a variety of functions throughout the body, and when undernourished and out of balance, the gut can contribute to a number of health conditions.

Some of these health issues include:

• Mood disorders (anxiety and depression)

• Autoimmune conditions

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Fatigue

• Skin conditions

• Allergies

• Headaches and migraines

• Weight gain

• Hormonal Imbalances

• Poor nutrient absorption

• Bloating, constipation or diarrhea

• Joint pain

How yoga benefits the gut

 A healthy lifestyle has the potential to profoundly benefit our gut health and act as a preventative measure to many illnesses. Yoga, in particular, is a great way to begin this journey where it can heal our microbiome through stress reduction, gentle exercise and in aiding digestion.

Stress Reduction

The gut is so important in regulating stress responses in the body, where it is involved in the production of neurotransmitters in the brain such as dopamine, and GABA, as well as the regulation of other hormones. The microbiome is highly sensitive, where it can be thrown off of balance when hormones are produced to signal that the body is in stress, be it mental or physical. Yogic breathing and meditation has been researched to activate the parasympathetic nervous system which clears stress responses within the body, thus restoring the health and balance within our gut.

Increases microbiome diversity

Consistent exercise is correlated with higher levels of microbiome diversity as well as the amount of healthy strains of bacteria within our gut. As a gentle exercise practice, yoga has the potential to support a flourishing and diverse microbiome.

Aids with Digestion

Ayurveda, the oldest healthcare system in the world and the sister of yoga, believes that a healthy digestive system is vital for optimal health. Specific asanas can promote “agni” (our digestive fire) to facilitate digestion as well as cleanse and release toxins within the body. Certain asanas can also act as a massage for the internal organs as well as improve oxygenated blood flow to a variety of organs and lower blood pressure. 

TOP 5 ASANAS TO HEAL YOUR GUT

Peacock

Yogi masters have been quoted to say that if you practice this pose regularly, it doesn’t matter what you eat. This pose places pressure and cuts blood flow to your stomach, liver, intestines, kidneys and spleen. Not only does this increase the digestive fire, but once released, fresh oxygenated blood flows to the organs, reducing the production of toxins in the intestine thus improving function. This is the perfect yogic detox pose!

Revolved Crescent lunge or Seated Twist

These poses aid in digestion, where pressure from the twist is applied to the organs. This facilitates with digestion of fluids and foods, as well as the release of toxins, and helps eliminate waste.

Shavasana

This is the perfect stress reduction pose to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, and keep your gut happy and stress free to restore balance within the rest of the body.

Bow Pose

This stimulates digestion by rocking forward and backwards on your belly, and also provides a massage to the internal organs. This also increases blood flood flow, oxygenating and revitalising the digestive system.

Sun Salutations

These are great in stimulating the digestive fire, as a few sun salutation combined with inhalation and exhalation of breath, produce heat in the abdominals, facilitating detoxification and digestion.

Article Author: Sofia Poggi

Article Source: https://www.powerliving.com.au/blog/here-is-how-yoga-can-improve-your-gut-health/

3 simple ways to stay in the present moment

The age of distraction

Writing in the Guardian, James Williams, a former google advertising strategist and Oxford-trained philosopher said, “I now believe the liberation of human attention may be the defining moral and political struggle of our time.”

It’s a bold and thought-provoking statement but one which, in the age of the internet, social media, fake news, false realities, and the omnipresent mobile phone, is hard to dispute. As I wrote this, I noted how other things I deemed ‘necessary’ to do before writing the first paragraph. Researching quotes, looking up scientific studies, reading other articles on the topic, searching for relevant yoga classes to recommend… I notice how many tabs I have open on my laptop (21), how many times I’ve paused to check my work messages or emails in the past hour… (way too many).

There is no doubt we live in the age of distraction. But why is it so important to try and combat the seemingly ever-increasing tussle for our attention?

Coming back to the present moment

If you practice meditation and yoga, you’re probably familiar with being urged to live in the present moment:
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” said the Buddha. “Happiness lies not in finding what is missing, but in finding what is present”, says Tara Brach. “Realise deeply the present moment is all you’ll ever have”, urges Eckhart Tolle.

One of the key ways to be present is by practising mindfulness. The simplest definition of mindfulness I’ve found is from Dipa Ma, an Indian meditation teacher and Buddhist master in Asia. She said: “Whatever you are doing, be aware of it.”

We cannot be aware of something that we’re doing (or feeling or seeing or experiencing) unless we are right there, in that moment. In essence, mindfulness could be described as the gateway to presence.

Benefits of mindfulness

There are many studies that attest to the efficacy of mindfulness but the fact is scientists still don’t have a full understanding of what actually happens in the brain when we practice it. Though the practice was founded in Buddhism around 2,600 years ago, studies on mindfulness really only began in the 1970s. In other words, we’re really at the tip of the iceberg in our understanding. Practice of mindfulness has been shown to:

• Reduce levels of anxiety and depression

• Improve focus and attention

• Reduce stress

• Decrease emotional reactivity

• Promote empathy and compassion

And though these longer-term benefits are worth pursuing the practice for, to instantly get a ‘feel’ for how you could benefit from being more present, you might ask yourself:

• How does my mind feel when I’m trying to juggle lots of things at the same time?

• What’s my general mood when I’ve spent an hour (or three) scrolling Instagram?

• What feedback is my body giving me? Have I noticed my breath at all?

Why do we avoid the present moment?

In Virginia Woolf’s novel, Orlando, the narrator wonders, “For what more terrifying revelation can there be than that it is the present moment? That we survive the shock at all is only possible because the past shelters us on one side and the future on another.”

Whilst this article is written to highlight the power of presence, I would be naive not to acknowledge how astoundingly difficult it is much of the time. Think of times when we’re at work, but dreaming of the weekend or being on holiday (holidays – remember those?!)…. Yet when we are lying on that beach or sipping those cocktails we’re worrying about the barrage of work awaiting us.

Right now at the time of writing (early 2021), you may also argue that the present moment isn’t exactly appealing some of the time. And you’d be right. Sometimes it’s just much easier to numb ourselves to the reality of the present moment.

Where life happens

According to the writer and professor of economics at the Hebrew University, Eyal Winter, ‘human psychology is evolutionarily hard-wired to live in the past and the future. Other species have instincts and reflexes to help with their survival, but human survival relies very much on learning and planning. You can’t learn without living in the past, and you can’t plan without living in the future.’

That being said, learning and planning are all very well but what about life? Does the warmth of the sun on your face, or the burst of birdsong in the trees, or soft purr of your cat as it greets you, or the crunch of the Autumn leaves under your feet teach you anything other than how delightful it is to experience them?

And does experiencing them demand anything of you other than just to BE? 

Indeed, for me, this is the most powerful reason of all. There’s a pure simplicity in being truly present, a kind of ‘leaning in’ to what life is offering us, be it ‘good’ or bad’. It’s a deep, undefended, uncomplicated trust that asks nothing of us but to pay attention. 

If you are feeling overwhelmed and out of touch with your body, here are three, really simple tips to guide you back into the here and now.

1. Close the tabs: Do one thing at a time

When life speeds up, we have a tendency to go faster too, in the (mis)belief that we’ll ‘achieve’ more if we double the number of plates we’re spinning. Even in our so-called downtime, we watch Netflix or a movie whilst having half an eye on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook feed.

In fact, what is known as ‘multitasking’ is actually more accurately ‘task-switching’ because our brains aren’t actually capable of focusing on two serious tasks at the same time.

So the next time you find yourself ‘multitasking’, try to focus on doing one thing at a time and do only that. Close the extra tabs on your laptop when you’re working on something, resist the urge to google the name of that actor in the film you’re watching. If you’re waiting in line for something, try and keep your phone in your pocket. And if are scrolling Instagram, fully give yourself over to it – scroll like you mean it! To paraphrase Thich Nhat Hanh’s verse, ‘Breathing in, I know that I am breathing in…’ Scrolling mindlessly, I know that I am scrolling mindlessly.’

2. Ask yourself: Are my mind and body in the same place?

Have you ever had the experience of driving somewhere and realised when you’ve got there you have no recollection of the route? Or you’re out with your dog and spent the whole walk ruminating about work? Even – and often – the briefest of activities such as cleaning our teeth, washing the dishes, or folding the laundry test our ability to be fully present. It’s little wonder Eckhart Tolle defined the human race as “lost in thought”! 

I’ve found the question above one of the simplest and most effective ways to bring myself back into the present moment. If the answer is “no” then you could follow it up with asking yourself, ‘what is here now?’ If we consider that it’s estimated the average person has up to 60,000 thoughts a day and 90% of those are exactly the same thoughts as the day before, then perhaps it’s fair to say our external or internal landscape is usually far richer and more interesting!

3. Take one breath

It’s not for nothing that many meditation teachers ask us to take a couple of deep breaths at the start of our sitting practice – it’s one of simplest and most instant ways to come into the present, into our bodies. Paying attention to our breath is a fundamental way to connect to ourselves because the breath is the invisible bridge between the body and the mind. As long as we’re alive, it’s readily available and our one constant. 

See if you can follow your breath for one full cycle. Pay attention from the moment the wave of breath comes into your body. Notice your belly soften and inflate, your ribs widen, your chest rise. See if you can follow its gentle journey all the way up to its apex. Notice the slight pause before the inhale turns into an exhale… what happens in that gap? ….and then follow the breath all the way back out again.

Article Author: Kirsty Tomlinson

Article Source: https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/practice/3-simple-ways-to-stay-in-the-present-moment

STAYING BALANCED IN THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS

As the seasons shift, our bodies cycle through an organic ebb and flow of change that serves to harmonise and create balance within us. These changes are usually influenced by the seasons themselves: hours of daylight, foods that are abundant at particular times of the year, weather patterns, and seasonally inspired activities.

Although your body will adjust to these changes naturally, it never hurts to integrate some simple tweaks into your routine to aid in the transition and link yourself more intimately with the season that is upon you.

AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO INNER-BODY BALANCE

The summer months are a time of light and warmth, and the energy of summer radiates at a high vibration. To balance the heat and energy of the summer season, aim to cultivate the opposite environment on the inside of the body — cool and calm.

According to Ayurveda, the science of health native to India, summer inspires the pitta dosha. The doshas are the bodily humors that help to create one’s individual constitution, and there are three different doshas: vata, pitta, kapha.

Pitta is driven predominately by the solar force, so when the natural cycle of the seasons brings us to the sunny summer months, it is important to pacify the natural pitta inside our bodies so that we aren’t meeting the hot, fiery external climate with a similar internal energy. In doing so, we allow ourselves to enjoy the full excitement and thrill that summer brings, without being flooded by too much of one energetic force.

But how do we balance that pitta energy? During this time of year, a good counter for the sunny weather would be to create a lunar current within the body by focusing on activities and foods that are cooling. This approach will nourish your system and help increase your energy levels.

COOLING SUMMER YOGA POSES

One of the best ways to encourage equilibrium in your body is through your yoga practice. Here are a few cooling yoga poses you can include in your daily routine:

1. Moon Salutations: These are a variation of your Sun Salutes. If you want to do regular Sun Salutations, try to walk forward rather than jump forward to maintain the low vibratory feeling.

2. Supported Backbends: Try Bridge Pose with a yoga block beneath the low back.

3. Legs Up the Wall: Remember to keep your tailbone flush against the wall and your legs straight up.

4. Supported Shoulder Stand: Place a blanket or towel under the shoulders, letting your neck dip off the edge.

5. Forward Folds: Try Seated Forward Fold or Wide-Legged Forward Fold.

6. Floor Twists: You can do these seated or lying on your back.

All of these poses send a calming wave through the nervous system and serve the body’s attempts to self-regulate.

BREATH WORK: COOLING PRANAYAMA

After you complete your asanas, weave in one or both of the following cooling pranayama (breath work):

• Shitali Pranayama: This technique is done by curling the sides of your tongue towards one another and sticking your tongue out through your lips. Inhale through your rolled tongue and exhale out through the nose. Repeat 5-20 times. If you have difficultly curling your tongue, try making a donut shape with your lips instead; inhale through the lips, exhale through the nose.

• Single-Nostril Breathing: This technique isolates one nostril. For the summer months we are targeting the left nostril, which is called the Ida Nadi (“subtle channel”), which is the body’s cooling channel and is located on the lunar side of the body. Plug the right side of the nostril and breathe in and out through the left nostril for 5-20 breaths.

COOLING FOODS, HERBS AND SPICES

Food is another essential component to balance the body, as it metabolises your efforts from the inside, out. Here are a few simple guidelines to follow that will align your eating with the summer season:

• Eat vegetables and fruits that have a high water content: melons, cucumbers, and leafy greens.

• Keep things light and cool — enjoy foods that aren’t dense and heavy, and ones that you don’t need to cook for very long; perhaps even things you don’t have to heat up at all before eating.

• It’s easier to get dehydrated during the summer months. Try drinking electrolyte-enhanced water. If you ever feel like you are over-heating, coconut water is very cooling to the body. (Just be mindful of how much you drink as it is a natural laxative!)

• Incorporate herbs and spices that reduce the pitta dosha, including mint, fennel, cilantro, cumin, and coriander.

Although your body will instinctively crave balance as the seasons shift, it is always a beneficial practice to offer a little assistance. Trust your instincts on these recommendations and always do what feels right for you.

Happy summer!

Article Author: Nichole Golden

Article Source: https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/yoga-for-all-seasons-summer

Our top New Year Resolutions that will keep you grounded in 2022

New Year’s Day allows us to reflect on the past year and set new intentions, cleansing ourselves of the past and starting fresh for the present and the future. While we are also given these opportunities every time we step on the mat, the holiday is wonderfully encouraging, and resolutions are on everyone’s minds and lips.

As yoga teachers and students, our practice is deeply embedded with our life and work. I’m sharing just a few of my yoga-related New Year’s Resolutions; if you’re stuck and haven’t claimed any resolutions yet, feel free to share and steal mine! 

Practice Yoga...Off the Mat

Aiming to do more sun salutations or work on handstands are common resolutions, but let’s not forget that yoga is more than just a physical practice for many. Take advantage of the mental and spiritual elements of yoga this year.

But what exactly does this mean? In order to deepen your yoga practice off the mat, you could:

• Read more about yoga history (including Iyengar’s Light on Yoga or The Yoga Sutras)

• Read more about other yogic paths, including karma and bhakti yoga

• Reflect on the different elements of yama and niyama

• Take extra time to meditate

• Try a vegetarian or vegan diet

Keeping your home clean is yoga, just as much as hitting a handstand is yoga. In order to deepen your practice, we can all look at how we practice yoga out of the asana practice.

Try Different Types of Yoga

It goes without saying that our yoga practice can put us in a strict routine. We may practice the same poses, in the same room, at the same time of day, based on what we were taught or what we enjoy. In the past few years, yoga has exploded into a form of fitness that turns tradition on its head (and we don’t mean in a sirsasana kind of way.) Asanas are used to sell products on social media. Yoga classes are sold with the promise of some rather non-traditional elements. With all of these new developments come confusion and criticism. As much as we may not like to admit it, we’ve all participated in the drama of judging other forms of yoga.

I know I’m not alone when I say that yoga has helped me let go of many forms of judgment: judgement of myself, judgment of my situation, judgment of others, etc. Putting down other forms of yoga, whether they follow traditional rules or not, puts us back into a judging mindset and begins to unravel the work we’ve done on the mat. The best way to do that is to get on the mat, without judgement, and experience new types of yoga. This doesn’t mean that you have to abandon your current practice, but adding in an extra class that you wouldn’t normally visit may help you widen your perspective and learn something new about the practice.

Leave Instagram for After Practice

Instagram and social media can be wonderful tools for motivation and marketing as yogis, but we all know how too much scrolling can be frustrating or distracting. During home practices, I find myself thinking about poses and intentions as they relate to hashtags or social media strategy (it doesn’t help that I work in digital marketing on the side!) As a newer teacher, seeing photos of advanced poses, ones that I just simply don’t have the core or arm strength (yet) for, can be disheartening. And neither of those feelings or trains of thought are productive during a Sun Salutation!

One of my biggest resolutions this year is to leave Instagram out of my thoughts and off of my phone until after my practice is over. My practice is my time, and it should not be drifting to a more advanced yogi’s perfect scorpion pose.

Spread Some Happiness!

I’ll wrap up this post with one of my favorite mantras is a Sanskrit prayer: “Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu.” 

(लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु) It translates to, “May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.”

Beautiful, right? The phrase emphasizes spreading love and positivity throughout the world, which makes for a pretty noble (and daunting) mission. I love this phrase because it combines hope with intention. This is a resolution on its own, focusing on how each and every one of our thoughts and actions can contribute to a better world for all. As yogis, we work on this mission every time we get on our mat or teach a class. Keeping this mantra in the back of your head will keep your smiling and positive whether you are on the mat, in front of the class, or just living your daily life!

What are your New Year’s Resolutions, yogis?

Article Author: Megan Okonsky

Article Source: https://www.momoyoga.com/en/blog/4-new-years-resolutions-for-yogis