Within the wisdom tradition of yoga, there is a concept of human anatomy that extends beyond the physical body and what we can experience through our senses. Central to this idea is the astral (or subtle) body where we find the seven main energy centers that form the Chakra system. The Chakras – meaning “wheels”…
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Why I Practice Meditation
I come from a long line of strong, imperfect, resilient, creative, caring, magnificent women who struggle against the dampening, limiting and darkening affects of depression and anxiety. These conditions are so common among the women of my maternal lineage that they have been jokingly referred to as the “curse” for as long as I can…
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Mantras & Mudras in Meditation
Support your intention with your hands & voice. Meditation is a practice that spans the ages and is found throughout spiritual traditions and cultures worldwide – prayer, reflection, contemplative thought, meditation – all are practices designed to get us out of our heads and into our hearts. While meditation is a great tool for cultivating…
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It all begins with the breath…
The breath is the foundation on which we build an embodied life – the life force energy (prana) flowing through us and around us that animates our bodies and enlivens our senses. The breath is fundamental to life and provides us an excellent tool for connecting to the more subtle aspects of ourselves during a…
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Serenity Interrupted
Perhaps some variation of this scenario is familiar to you… on a walk in the woods in early Spring you come across a gently moving brook and decide to capture the sound and image for later. You find just the right spot, you settle in, enjoying the peaceful interlude while you record and…bam…the dog shows up,…
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A Grounding Practice for Spring
Does the transition into Spring have you feeling a little less settled than usual? Maybe this grounding visualization practice is just what you need… Come to seated in a comfortable position with eyes softly closed & begin to notice your breath. Allow the breath to slow & deepen gradually so that the belly & the…
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Finding Peace with the Warrior Within
The Warrior archetype is a common thread through the fabric of history regardless of cultural influence, geography, time or spiritual tradition. Sometimes revered and sometimes reviled, the myths, legends and lore of humanity are filled with heroes and villains – all reflections of the traits of the Warrior. The knight in shining armor; the rags…
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You Are Light
“I am Light” Do me a favor. Re-read that title. When you say it to yourself, is there a spark of familiarity? Does it feel like a distant memory that you’ve almost forgotten? Do you feel your heart respond when you say these three little words? Maybe the mind expresses some doubt but the heart…