I have a challenge for you. I’ve been watching the November Gratitude challenges on social media. I really like these challenges. I like that for ten seconds people are stopping to think about what they are grateful for. People are often grateful for friends and family and their mental, physical, and emotional health. They’re grateful for their…
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Off The Mat Moment
I’m obsessed with cairns. I recently learned that some people HATE them. “It’s human ego, we cannot go anywhere without leaving a mark.” “They’re dangerous for hikers.” “It reminds us that people were there before us.” “It’s nature graffiti.” (I also love graffiti.) I love running into their stately presence on long hikes. I feel…
Malas: 101
Let’s talk malas. Although malas (or mala beads) have become a hipster accessory, they are primarily a meditation tool. A meditation tool that I absolutely love and recommend. The Nuts and Bolts A mala is a strand of 108 beads connected by a larger bead sometimes referred to as the guru or bindi. Why 108?…
On the 5th Day
..of Christmas Patanjali gave to me… One Minute of Pranayam Two Fire Hydrants Three Downward Dogs Four Different Twists Five Minutes Meditating This is a big one. But I feel like it had to be because it’s always so dramatic in the song. Stay with me. Instead of rings, everyone will admire your energy and clairvoyance over eggnog. Grab…
Om
I just returned from a 5 day workshop on Meditation. The best part about 5 days of mediation is the disconnect. I completely unplug and very few are allowed to enter my bubble. The worst part is the re-connect. The immersion into the “other world” again. Everything is noisy, chaotic. People are angry. They’re not…
Yogini B 